Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker for a school that we work closely with who provides provision following permanent exclusion and for pupils who are at risk of exclusion (PRU). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of our students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
The school has capacity for under 80 pupils and its mission is to identify and address the underlying causes of difficult behaviours, facilitate re-engagement, and equip students with strategies for regulation, pro-social behaviours, and resilience. The school is part of an establish multi-academy trust and each school within this works collaboratively with one another, creating a supportive community and network.
Candidates who don’t have experience but do have a passion for supporting children are encouraged to apply.
Role: Support Worker
Location: Hastings
Hours: Full time
Start date: ASAP
Benefits: On-site parking, in-house training to enhance development, competitive pay, working within an established MAT.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and group support to students with varying needs.
* Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
* Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging students to engage and develop positive relationships.
* Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement targeted strategies to address underlying causes of difficult behaviours.
* Facilitating re-engagement with education through personalized learning experiences and therapeutic interventions.
About You:
* Understanding and empathy of the challenges faced by students in PRUs and a commitment to supporting their unique needs.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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.
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