Complex Needs Support Worker

6 months ago


York, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time
Job description

Complex Needs Support Worker
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: £83 – £100 per day

Contract Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you GSL Education are seeking a number of Complex Needs Support Workers to work at an Ofsted rated “Good” Secondary school York starting in September 2024.

About the School:

  • With an emphasis on SEN children, this school is for secondary aged students, aged from 11 - 19 years which aims to provide SEN students and staff with exceptional standards of care and education.
  • Every student at the School has a learning disability, and some of them also require extra special education services due to physical or sensory needs.
  • The school provides its students with a customized, individualized curriculum that is in line with their needs and goals and closely related to the outcomes listed in each child's Education, Health, and Care Plan.
  • Ensuring the safety of all members of the school community is their top priority, and they collaborate closely with partners around the region in this regard.
  • The school has established a committed team that provides continuous feedback and collaborates with many professional partners to guarantee that all of its young people receive the necessary help when needed.
  • One of the main goals of the school is to prepare students for adulthood.

Complex Needs Support Worker Responsibilities:

  • Supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and complex medical needs.
  • Collaborating with the students,family and relevant partied to develop and implement a student centred service plan to meet their social, emotional and developmental needs.
  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement individualized education and care plans.
  • Working with the class teachers to develop sensory, speech, language, and communication needs.
  • Managing behaviours within the classroom and being aware of triggers, using de-escalation techniques. 
  • Use specialist equipment and techniques to support students' learning and development.

Complex Needs Support Worker Requirements:

  • Relevant qualifications in health and social care or a related field (, Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care).
  • Experience working with children or young adults with complex needs in an educational or care setting..
  • Be a strong and engaging communicator.
  • Be compassionate, caring, and have a genuine desire to help young people overcome their barriers.
  • Hold a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For more information, or to apply for the role of Complex Needs Support Worker in York, North Yorkshire , please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.



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