LU2 Weekend SEN Support Worker / PA

SEN Support Worker / PA, Luton, LU2: A fantastic weekend opportunity available for a professional, dedicated and experienced SEN Support Worker / PA to support a creative, bright and energetic 10-year-old with a visual impairment. GBP20.50 Gross per Hour.

Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable, driver with their own car required due to rural location of family home.
Wage/Salary: GBP20.50 Gross per Hour, GBP164.00 Gross per Shift.
Driver Essential? Yes, with own car.
Essential: Supporting a young person with additional needs. Competent with social media use. Female applicants only.
Desirable: Visual Impairment experience.
Start Date: ASAP.
Days & Hours: Alternate Weekends: Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. Wednesday also available: 3.00pm - 9.00pm.

About this client: Sophie is intelligent, funny, and a determined 10-year-old with a love for musical theatre, singing, and performing. Sophie has a profound visual impairment and is making remarkable progress in her education and life. She currently has a Snap Care SEN Support Worker / PA assisting her during the week, and her team is expanding to include weekend support.

Overview of role: The main aim of this role is to facilitate and foster Sophie’s overall independence and self-help skills. You’ll offer encouragement, support, and motivation to enable Sophie to participate in activities alongside her peers and explore new hobbies. Practical support is required to guide Sophie in safe use of social media, allowing her to keep in contact with friends. The weekday rate is GBP18.50 gross per hour.

Who this job would suit: A great part-time weekend role for a female SEN Tutor / TA, SEN Nanny, or experienced Support Worker / PA interested in performing arts, savvy with social media and technology, who will enjoy working 1:1 in a family setting. We require a creative, flexible, and adaptable person to support Sophie. Please only apply if you are a driver with your own car.

What’s great about this job: Excellent training available, competitive pay rates, and ongoing supervision. Sophie is a joy to work with, and this role comes highly recommended by her current Snap Care SEN Support Worker / PA.

Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.