Child Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Whitehaven, United Kingdom Sense Education Full time

Support Educate and Nurture - Sense Education are dedicated to improving the learning journey of young people with additional needs.

We are looking for talented and dedicated support workers who have a passion for helping young people with additional needs. The role is to support either Primary or Secondary aged pupils in the classroom while the teacher delivers creative and dynamic lessons tailored to each pupils learning needs.

We are looking for support workers who have experience of working with young people or adults with disabilities. You will be able to transfer your skills of support work and support young people in the classroom. You will evaluate the needs of the pupils and offer emotional and physical support to partake in lesson activities.

You will be working with a group of other professionals such as Educators, Healthcare professionals, social workers and specialist providers such as speech and language therapists and OTs to name a few.

The day is an energetic day with activities tailored to help develop the pupils independence, motor skills, cognitive skills and numeracy and literacy. Each pupil will have an EHCP and educational goals for them to achieve throughout the year. You will be involved in Sensory Lessons, Soft play, outdoor activities, swimming and classroom based activities. The specialist school also do day trips to local areas and attractions.

You will be working closely with the other classroom support workers and the teacher to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the pupils.The team is supportive and work well together. The school offers fantastic facilities and a modern environment for the pupils.

School hours are 8.30 - 3.30 - Monday to Friday term time. We have a position for a part time worker and also a full time worker - part time can be 2-3 days a week and flexible. Full time 5 days a week.The idea person for the position
- Has experience as a support worker
- Is passionate about helping young people and offers a consistent and calm approach to supporting them
- A great communicator to be able to communicate effectively with pupils and the staffing team
- committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Could have a care or support worker qualification

If you are interested in this position or others similar please send an up to date copy of your CV

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £85.00-£100.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Shift:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person



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