School Support Worker

Salary: £26,000 – £28,080 per year

School Support Worker – SEND

School
Based in South London
Full-timeWe are currently are looking for an experienced SEND Support Worker who is a dedicated and passionate individual looking for a long-term role in a fantastic SEND setting in South London. Our school caters for children and young adults from 5-16 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, Severe learning difficulties and Speech and language communication difficulties.

The ideal candidate would have experience with care-based support, experience with personal care, feeding, moving, and handling is desirable. Your role as Care Support Worker will be to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school.

Job Responsibilities

Experience supporting young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
Experience with PEG feeding/tube feeding
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS
Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 monthsBenefits to you

Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
Based in South London
Term Time only
A fast clearance process, most of which can be accessed online
Free SEND Workshop
Free Team Teach Training Job Requirements

Experience of supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities desirable
Trained in moving and handling
Care based experience
Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 monthsEmpowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. Please note that successful applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.