1:1 SEND Support Worker

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly

Free training

CV support

Termly awards

Flexible opportunities

Birthdays off

Social events

Job summary

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEND Support Worker to work in a thriving and unique Secondary School in central Bristol. You will support students with a range of needs, work with the SENDCO and the SEND team, and help implement EHCP goals to raise confidence and attainment.

The role is term-time, Monday to Friday, 8am–3:30pm, with a start date of 30th November (January start also available).

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND and SEMH settings; youth work or care is desirable.
• Willingness to work 1:1 with students and support in mainstream and SEND settings.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with students with various needs (MLD, ASC, SEMH, ADHD, dyslexia).
• Support within mainstream classes and SEND department; collaborate with SENDCO and external professionals.
• Assist with EHCP goals, monitor progress, and support safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH experience

One-to-one support

Job description

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEND Support Worker, to work in a thriving and unique Secondary School.

The school is in central Bristol, with easy bus routes and access to parking. The school is known for it's sports and music curriculum where all students are given the skills and support to shine.

The school has an outstanding SEND department built up of a consistent and highly experienced team. The team are looking to expand and bring a fresh and supportive educator to be able to support new and future students as the year groups expand with additional needs.

Your role;

• Working 1:1 with specific students with a variety of needs (MLD, Complex needs, ASC, SEMH, ADHD, dyslexia, visually impaired and behavioural issues)
• Supporting within integrated mainstream classes as well as in SEND department
• Working closely with the SENDCO, SEND team & multi-external professionals for a child centred approach
• Working towards student's EHCP's, adapting, recording, observing and leading from EHCP to enhance student's confidence, ability level, learning and individual needs
• Working to safeguard all children and young people, including supporting mental health, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Be a conistent trusted educator and support for students and giving them every opportunity to overcome barriers and succeed in their education

Specific details;

Hours - Monday - Friday, term time only, 8am - 330pm

Start date - Monday 30th November (January start also available)

Location - Central Bristol

Skill set - Experience within SEND, SEMH, schools, youth work or care is deseriable

Why Protocol Education?

• Strong leaders in recruiting unique quality to support the next generation
• Leaders in supporting large multi-academy trusts, giving you more opportunities to choose from and open up creative and niche roles
• PAYE weekly (no umbrella/external payroll companies)
• Competitive pay that reflects your experience, the role & your qualifications
• FREE Training & Development
• CV Support & Interview Prep
• Termly awards & Recognition
• Permanent & Flexible opportunities that suit work-life balance
• Birthdays off!
• Social events to network with people just like you in education

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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