About the role
Behaviour Support Worker
Sunderland
November 2025
13.68 P/H
The School and Role
Vision for Education is seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker to support young children aged 4–16 with a range of needs, including Autism and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This role involves working closely with a small group of students who may find it difficult to engage in a traditional classroom setting. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, adaptable, and resilient, with experience in fast-paced environments and a strong commitment to supporting young people with additional needs.
The desired Behaviour Support Worker will have:
1. Experience of working with students with Autism or other additional needs
2. A passion for education and helping people
3. A nurturing and engaging personality
What we offer
As a Behaviour Support Worker, part of our team, you benefit from:
4. Variety of experience – Gain insight into different schools, age groups and learning environments
5. Competitive pay – Earn great rates, processed reliably through PAYE
6. Flexible work options – Choose the days and locations that suit your lifestyle
7. Work–life balance – Minimal planning and marking so you can focus on supporting learners
8. Try before you commit – Experience different settings before taking on a long-term role
9. Continuous development – Access to regular training and CPD to build your skill set
10. Dedicated support – Round-the-clock guidance from your personal consultant
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We 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.