Support Worker Needed in Chard

Hours: 8:30 am - 16:30pm (Term Time Only)
Salary: £90 - 95 per day (including holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP
Resourcer Name: Danielle Tsang
Resourcer Email : (url removed)
Resourcer Contact number: (phone number removed)
Description
Five Education is working with a special school to recruit a Behaviour Specialist Support Worker. The school places importance on helping students achieve their potential through creative and active curriculums to inspire and motivate them. Pupils in the school range from 7 to 19 years old and have a range of SEND needs such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
Experience and knowledge working with young people who have complex needs or display challenging behaviour is preferred. The perfect candidate will have a proactive, patient and resilient attitude.
Main Responsibilities
- Support 1:1 with identified pupils in class and around the school
- Work under the guidance of the class teacher to enable students to access the curriculum and possibly tailor tasks to their ability levels
- Guide pupils when they are struggling and help them to become regulated and calm
- Work with the class teacher and SENCO to create a positive learning environment
Essential Criteria
- Have an interest in supporting children/young people
- Right to work in the UK (Valid Visa)
- Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary
- Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), 8:30-16:30
If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more.
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
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