School Support Worker - Special Educational needs

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job description

School Support Worker - Special Educational Needs

Location: Colchester

Salary: £83 to £100 per day
Start date: Immediately

Are you a caring and adaptable individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students with diverse needs? GSL Education is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Workers in Colchester!

The SEN school caters to a wide range of needs, providing a nurturing environment for students with various challenges. They support students with physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism (ASC), moderate learning difficulties (LD), including dyslexia and dyspraxia, as well as those with sight and hearing impairments, and Down syndrome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised care for students with physical disabilities, including assistance with feeding, changing, and support with mobility.
• Support students with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in their educational and personal development.
• Assist students with autism (ASC) in their communication and social interaction.
• Provide support for students with moderate learning difficulties (LD) such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique needs of students with sight and hearing impairments.
• Foster a nurturing environment for students with Down syndrome, promoting their overall well-being.

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking individuals with the following qualities:

• A compassionate and caring approach, understanding the unique needs of each student.
• The ability to adapt to the diverse needs of students with various disabilities.
• A willingness to follow a routine and provide stability for students.
• Candidates who can bring a sense of fun and playfulness to engage students, particularly those with drama backgrounds comfortable with being silly.

Additional Information:

• The role involves supporting students with a wide range of needs, offering a diverse and fulfilling experience.
• Some students may require personal care, including feeding, changing, and assistance with mobility.
• Candidates should be comfortable with maintaining a consistent routine for the benefit of the students.
• A drama background is beneficial, as the role may involve engaging with students in a playful and creative manner.

If you have a passion for supporting students with diverse needs and possess the qualities mentioned above, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

To work with GSL Education, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires 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.