School Support Worker
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Are you a caring person?
Do you want to work in schools?
Do you have experience in support work?
We are actively searching for a Support Worker to be based in their school supporting primary aged pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
The support workers job will be to assist the pupils in their learning through the completion of play centred activities and character building. You will be instrumental in the development of these young people as they grow and progress into adulthood.
The needs of the pupils are severe therefore the successful support worker will have some experience with SEN, personally or professionally or have a background in the care sector. Moving and Handling training is desired but not essential.
The ideal School Support Worker would have:
• Experience of supporting SEN
• Experience of supporting one to one
• A calm and patient manner
In addition, you will need to complete all necessary vetting checks including proof of identity, a DBS on the Update Service and producing two recent references.
Working through Teaching Personnel allows for many benefits including
• A team of consultants to look for roles for you and support you in the ones you find
• A competitive wage of GBP60-65 per day with options to rise
• Access to a wide variety of CPD opportunities
• Flexibility on your working conditions.
If you believe you are the perfect Support Worker and can make support and inspire these young people, please send your CV or contact Dan at Teaching Personnel today.
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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