Support Worker

** Support Worker Teaching Assistant  - West Drayton** Support Worker Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – West Drayton** Support Worker Teaching Assistant – SEMH, mental health, autism, emotional difficulties, Looked after Children – West Drayton** Support Worker Teaching Assistant – West Drayton, Uxbridge, Hayes, Hillingdon** Support Worker Teaching Assistant – School – West Drayton, Hillingdon**

Location: West Drayton, Hillingdon

Role: Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

Duration: Immediate start Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:00pm till July 2020 and permanent contract offer opportunities available

Pay: GBP65 - 75 per day (paid on a weekly basis)

Do you have experience as a support worker or working closely with adolescent (youth/child) mental health?

Have you ever thought about working in schools?

Children with mental health needs thrive from having exceptional hard working staff with an in-depth and open understanding of mental health support. We are currently recruiting Support Workers to work full-time in a secondary department of a school in West Drayton 1:1 and in small groups with children aged 11-18 years old. 

 “The leadership team’s drive to improve pupils’ well-being and behaviour is matched with high aspirations for pupils’ academic outcomes.” – Ofsted 2018

The school are looking for support workers or those with experience who are:

• Open to working in schools with young people aged 11-18 who have been unable to learn in mainstream schools for a range of reasons such as mental health, special need diagnosis, being in care, being at risk of or being abused.
• Dedicated and consistent as building and maintaining positive relationships is vital.

There are two support worker roles available till July 2020 and hours are 8:30-4:00pm Monday to Fridays with permanent opportunities available for those who would like to continue in the school.

What is on offer?

• Long term position with permanent contract and career development opportunities
• Weekly pay ranging from GBP325 – 375 per week
• Fun and friendly team with staff well-being a main focus of the school
• Modern and state-of-the-art facilities with sensory and therapy rooms
• In-house speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, drama therapists and psychologists
• Free parking on site (first come, first serve)
• Local transport links across Hillingdon – Metropolitan and Piccadilly line with 222, U3, U1 and U5 local buses

Essential criteria: Support Worker background or experience working with children/young people with mental health, special needs or in education

Desirable criteria:  Mental health awareness training, Special Needs experience, Team Teach or positive handling training, MIDAS training to drive school minibus

To apply send your updated CV and contact details to Rachel using the details provided.

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

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