Care Support Worker - Special Needs
Location: Leatherhead
The School: This school provides support for primary, secondary, and further education aged pupils who have a wide range of complex learning and behavioral needs. All students have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) detailing their specific care and support needs.
The school offers a unique, specialist environment tailored to the challenges faced by students, with a highly specialized curriculum aimed at helping all pupils reach their potential. Students' needs include Autism, Down's Syndrome, and communication difficulties, requiring high levels of care and support. The school is graded as 'outstanding' by Ofsted, with exceptional pupil progress and achievement.
Summary:
1. Specialist secondary school for students with complex learning needs such as autism, Down's syndrome, speech and language challenges, and social-emotional needs.
2. Classes range from 6-8 in size, focusing on effective communication techniques.
3. Access to therapy rooms and specialist support from therapists including SALTs, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Counsellors.
4. Integrated Trauma Informed Approach and extensive 1-1 support for every pupil.
5. Specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS.
6. Focus on preparation for GCSE subjects and individualized curriculum development.
7. Preference for LSAs who aspire to become speech and language therapists.
8. A psychology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable.
9. High levels of training and commitment to professional development provided for those with limited experience.
10. Start date: February 25, depending on availability - £85 - 100 per day - 8.30am-3.30pm.
To apply, please contact Ben Mason for more details.
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