Support Worker for Children with Complex Needs

4 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Do you have a passion for supporting children with complex needs to thrive in education?

Teaching Personnel is looking for a dedicated Support Worker for Children with Complex Needs to join our team in Cardiff, working within a school setting.

This role involves providing tailored support to students with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and other additional learning needs.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, and able to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and group support to students with complex needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to create and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Assist with sensory activities, speech and language strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.
  • Support students with personal care needs where required.
  • Promote independence by encouraging students to achieve their potential through patience and positive reinforcement.

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs or disabilities, either in education or care.
  • A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively with staff and families.
  • Willingness to assist with personal care needs when required.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply with our support).

Salary: £83.85 per day

About Us: Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.



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