Support Worker for Pupils with SEND

2 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Support Worker for Pupils with SEND Role

A pupil referral school is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Pupils with SEND to provide support in the classroom for pupils with SEMH or SEND needs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualised support to pupils with SEMH needs
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to develop learning plans

Key Details:

  1. Role: Support Worker for Pupils with SEND
  2. Location: Two Pupil Referral Schools in Leicester
  3. Estimated Salary: £80-100 per day
  4. Type: Long-term position
  5. Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3, or a degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs (though not essential)
  6. Training: Team Teach or similar restraint training (an advantage but not essential)

The schools provide a supportive environment for pupils who have been excluded from mainstream schools. They require support workers who are caring, committed, and enthusiastic, with an interest in supporting pupils with special needs or those with social, emotional, and mental health issues.

The ideal candidate will have practical and theoretical knowledge of SEND, especially SEMH needs. You will work full-time, establishing a strong bond with the pupils you support.

This role may suit psychology graduates looking to gain experience before becoming an Educational Psychologist.

Please note that this position involves working with challenging pupils who can be disengaged, disruptive, and defiant. Therefore, we require staff who are resilient, calm, and able to form positive relationships with their pupils.

Requirements:

  • Commitment to safeguarding children
  • Ability to form positive relationships with pupils


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