Care Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Join Protocol Education as a Care Support Worker in a Special Needs School

Are you a highly skilled and dedicated teaching assistant with a background in the care sector? Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse needs? Look no further! Protocol Education is seeking a Care Support Worker to join our dynamic team of professionals in the world of special needs education. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in schools that serve students at the primary, secondary, and post-16 levels, each with their own unique needs.

Role Overview:

The Care Support Worker will assist in the provision of care and support for students with diverse needs at a Special Needs School. Working closely with the school's dedicated teachers and staff, the Care Support Worker will provide individualised care in accordance with care plans, while also supporting the students' social and cognitive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhancing Sensory Awareness and Refining Motor Skills: The Care Support Worker will play a vital role in enhancing students' sensory awareness and refining their motor skills through various activities and exercises.
• Providing Individualised Care: Working in accordance with care plans, the Care Support Worker will provide personalised support for students with diverse needs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Teaching Vocabulary and Fostering Speech and Language Development: The Care Support Worker will assist in teaching vocabulary and fostering speech and language development, helping students communicate more effectively.
• Facilitating Creative and Engaging Lessons: The role of the Care Support Worker also includes facilitating creative and engaging lessons, such as art, cooking, music, and dance, to promote students' overall development.
• Supporting Social and Cognitive Growth: Through one-to-one support and group activities, the Care Support Worker will support students' social and cognitive growth, promoting their independence and confidence.

Key Details:

• Full-Time Position: Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Contract: Secure a year-long contract with potential for extension
• One-to-One Support: Provide personalised support for students with diverse needs
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work alongside dedicated teachers and staff
• Residential Opportunities: Option to work in the school's residential centre for a more immersive experience

Pay scale depends on skills, experience and qualifications brought to the role.

Don't delay, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.