Experienced Care/Play workers for SEN School

We are looking to appoint experienced special needs support staff for a group of special educational needs (SEN) schools based in Richmond. We are keen on applicants with experience as support, care, mental health and play workers due to the transferable skills in a special school setting. The role would be full-time starting after the half term Monday to Fridays 8:30 – 4pm and would require the successful applicant being open to a free trial day or interview at the school.  

The role will involve supporting with planning and delivering learning programmes to SEN children in small classes of up to 8 pupils, 1:1 and/or in groups. All children in class will have an education and health care plan (EHCP) similar to a health care plan used in healthcare but with additional focus on learning. Children will also have a range of learning, social and medical needs with some having additional therapies such as speech, occupational and physiotherapy. Being experienced and/or open to supporting children with moving and handling or personal care (toileting support) will be vital due to the complexity of needs in the school.

There are three schools within the group in Hampton and Twickenham providing amazing opportunities to children with a range of complex needs. The current role available would be based in a primary department of a special school in Hampton, however opportunities are coming up in the schools in Twickenham this term. Successful applicants will need to be flexible and confident supporting children in class with their learning (Maths, English and Sciences etc) and their overall care.

What the school offer staff:

• Real opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders and support staff who want to work in a special educational needs environment
• Low staff turnover with a majority of staff continuing into permanent placements within the school
• Supportive and highly trained staff working collaboratively across all departments to deliver effective learning plans
• Modern facilities – hydro pool, rebound therapy room, sensory rooms and large spacious classrooms
• Walking distance from Whitton, Twickenham and Hampton station and local to bus routes across Richmond

If you feel confident with your SEN experience supporting the needs below and have recently graduated send your updated CV TODAY!

• Autism spectrum condition (ASC)
• Severe learning difficulties (SLD)
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH)
• Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Sensory needs or impairments 
• Physical disabilities 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.

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