Educational Support Worker
Job description
Bank Educational Support Workers needed
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Do you want flexible work that fits around you, while making a real difference every day?
We are looking for Bank SEN Support Assistants to join our dedicated pool of staff supporting specialist schools in Chorley.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning difficulties
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Assisting with classroom activities and tailored learning plans
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Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
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Working alongside teachers and other support staff to meet pupils’ needs
What we’re looking for:
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Experience in SEN, care, youth work or education (desirable but not essential – training can be provided)
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Patience, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting children
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Flexibility to work on a bank/cover basis across different settings
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A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What we offer:
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Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
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Competitive rates of pay
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Ongoing training and professional development
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The chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people
Location: Cholrey and surrounding areas
Contract: Bank / Supply Basis
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our supportive team of SEN specialists.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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