Join Us as a SEN School Care Worker in Christchurch!
Job Title: SEN School Care Worker
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people in their educational journey?
GSL Education are looking for an engaging and dedicated SEN School Care Worker to join a school in Christchurch. This role is essential for providing tailored care and support to students with additional needs, ensuring they thrive in their educational and personal development.
SEN School Care Worker Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group care to support students with special education needs.
* Assist students with personal care tasks, always ensuring dignity and respect.
* Help students access the curriculum by providing tailored assistance in lessons.
* Implement strategies to manage behaviour and foster a positive learning environment.
* Collaborate with teaching staff and parents to develop and review individual care plans.
* Monitor and document students’ progress, offering feedback to staff and families.
* Encourage the development of life skills, independence, and confidence in students.
* Support students during activities, breaks, and school outings to ensure their safety and engagement.
Qualification & Skills:
* Previous experience in a similar role as a School Care Worker or working with children/young people is highly desirable.
* Relevant qualifications, such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, or similar, are advantageous.
* A patient, compassionate, and understanding approach.
* Knowledge of safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
To thrive in this role, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
* Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in Christchurch.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN School Care Worker role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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