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Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED

Croydon

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

13 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Support Worker for a unique educational setting catering to young adults with special educational needs. In this rewarding role, you will collaborate with teachers and support staff to create tailored learning and care plans, helping students overcome challenges and thrive. Your expertise in managing challenging behavior and understanding of safeguarding will be crucial as you provide academic, emotional, and social support. This position is ideal for those looking to grow in the education sector, particularly graduates eager to work with special needs. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.

Experience working with young people in a support setting is desired.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.

Support the class teacher and multi-agency teams in learning and care plans.
Encourage children to reach their full potential academically and socially.

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Support Setting Experience

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Child Protection Understanding

Degree in Education or Related Field

Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

Job Title: Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

This is an Alternative Schooling Provision which caters for young adults aged 10-19 with various SEN including Mental Health, Complex Needs, and Autism.

Your role will involve supporting the class teacher, Support Staff, and multi-agency teams to devise learning and care plans and to encourage the child/young person to reach their full potential.

You will be required to set clear boundaries and manage triggers of challenging behaviour whilst supporting the child academically, emotionally, and socially.

Children at this school have multiple complex and sensory needs. Support workers looking to be trained as Teaching Assistants/Cover supervisors are encouraged to apply. Graduates looking to work with SEN are also encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate:

Experience working within an Education setting is not required; however, experience working with young people within a support setting is desired.
Experience working with Challenging Behaviour within an Education, Residential, or Support Setting.
Must have a Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (we can provide you with details on how to start a new application).
Will be able to provide a full career history and 2 referees.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

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