Children's Mental Health Support Worker

About the role

Vision for Education offers you a FREE package of approved training to get you ready to work in schools. You will get an “Introduction to Schools” online lesson to refresh your knowledge about school life and what to expect; four online interactive courses including safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management and SEND training; as well as five days PAID experience in school which could lead to a long term placement.

The successful Trainee will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, engage pupils with their learning and support children with special educational needs. You could be running small group interventions or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of pupils are met and that they can thrive. The ideal Candidate will be energetic, flexible, patient and highly motivated to help children reach their full potential.

About the school

Vision for Education works with a large number of schools in the Bristol, BANES and South Gloucestershire area. We are passionate about making a positive impact in education. Therefore, in partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP).

Requirements

To be considered for the role you will:

Be passionate about helping children learn and develop

Be motivated and enjoy being challenged

Have experience working with children or in a position of care

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£70 to £80 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

to have or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.