Are you a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated former care worker looking to make a positive impact in an educational environment? We are seeking experienced individuals to join our team at Axcis Education and provide support to students in a high school setting. This role is Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30. This large SEND school provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students with a wide range of needs. With a strong commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for each student, the school offers impressive training and career progression opportunities to all staff.
About the Role:
As a school support worker, you will play a vital role in assisting students with additional learning or emotional support needs. Your experience in care work will be invaluable as you offer guidance, encouragement, and tailored support to help students achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teaching staff and the school's pastoral team to ensure that each student receives the help they need to thrive in a school setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide one-on-one and group support for students, particularly those with additional needs.
2. Assist with classroom activities, ensuring that students are engaged and supported.
3. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
4. Promote emotional well-being and help manage any behavioural concerns.
5. Support teachers and other school staff in the delivery of lessons and activities.
6. Liaise with parents and other professionals to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Essential Requirements:
1. Previous experience working in care or a support role (e.g., social care, healthcare, or special educational needs).
2. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with young people.
3. A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
4. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. An enhanced DBS adult and child is required.
Desirable:
1. Experience working in a school or educational setting (but not essential).
2. Knowledge of special educational needs (SEN) or safeguarding policies.
Why Join Us?
1. Gain valuable experience working in an educational environment.
2. Supportive team and ongoing training opportunities.
3. Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people.
If you are passionate about supporting students and ready to bring your care experience into a school environment, we’d love to hear from you!
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website). Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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Contact: Jessica Tierney
Telephone: 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029
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