Carer for SEN Children, Northolt

Carer - physically disabled students in Secondary school - Northolt

A secondary school is seeking staff to work with its pupils from January 2019. The school is an SEN school; therefore, they are seeking very experienced staff.

What the school can do for you:

• Support you to ensure you are trained and confident in supporting the pupils.
• Provide a suitable working environment so you are able to perform to the best of your ability.
• A permanent contract after a term of successfully integrating yourself within the school community.
• Offer opportunities for further career development, including teacher training.
• Competitive pay, with regular pay-rises (subject to job performance).
• Maintain a structure in the day and in teaching, to lessen the stress of the staff and promote a more organised and calm environment.

The school ensures that it is a happy environment for staff to work in as they appreciate that it can be challenging at times to support the most vulnerable children.

The right staff:

The right person is one who has extensive experience in supporting pupils with SEN. This includes Autism, Complex Needs, Severe Learning Difficulties, and physical disabilities.

Is punctual, proactive and energetic. It is essential that you are always on time, as the pupils rely on you physically for help. A happy and approachable attitude mean you can put pupils in the best mood and encourage them to learn. This is especially tough to do if you are not

You will build a connection with the children, learn very quickly what they need supporting on, and tailor your support according to this information.

You will have the right training on care; moving and handling, personal care, gastronomy and tracheostomy feeding.

About the school:

The school, based in Northolt, provides secondary education for students who have a range of complex and inter-related learning needs. Students have severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties.

school motto: 'To provide the best provision possible for students to enable them to develop their full potential for full and active lives'

The building was built in 2008. It can accommodate 80 students between the age of 11 and 19. It has outstanding facilities, accommodating all SEN needs for the pupils. As the pupils have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, including physical disabilities, the facilities have been included precisely to offer the pupils the best opportunities to learn.

School hours are from 8:30am - 4pm. At times, you may be able to leave earlier, or stay later to help the children.

Starting date is 21^st January 2019 - We will be interviewing for the position until it is filled.

Consideration for this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To be considered, please apply within.

(**Please note, the school will be closed for the holidays and will re-open on the 3th of January to begin interviews. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview, to start immediately on the 7th January.)