Care Worker- Looking for a New Challenge in SEN Schools-. Job in Thornaby Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning has an opening for a Support Worker in a SEN school in Teesside. This rewarding position involves supporting students aged 4 to 19 with special educational needs, providing personal care, and engaging in meaningful activities to enhance their learning experience.

Benefits

Highly competitive daily supply rates

Dedicated support from your local consultant

Opportunity to make a real difference

Refer a friend and earn 150 of high street vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care, feeding, and changing students.
• Trained in moving and handling.
• Familiarity with Makaton and PECS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with PMLD, ASC, and SEMH.
• Assist with personal care activities, including feeding and changing.
• Engage in sensory play and support behaviours that challenge.

Skills

Personal care

Strong communication

Caring and patient approach

Education

Relevant healthcare or teaching assistant qualifications

Job description

Care Worker? Looking for a New Challenge in SEN Schools?

Are you a care worker looking for a rewarding new challenge?

Empowering Learning has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker at a SEN school in the Teesside area, supporting students aged 4 to 19 years. The role offers 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM hours, providing vital support in the classroom and community for students with PMLD, ASC, and SEMH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to students with PMLD, ASC, and SEMH in both the classroom and the community
• Assist with personal care, including feeding and changing
• Support students on a 1-on-1 basis and in small group settings
• Engage in sensory play activities and support with behaviours that challenge
• Use Makaton (sign language system) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) to support communication
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Work alongside the teaching team to create an inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with personal care, feeding, and changing students
• Trained in moving and handling
• Ability to work 1-on-1 and in groups
• Familiarity with Makaton and PECS (preferred)
• Experience in sensory play and working with students exhibiting behaviours that challenge
• Strong communication skills and a caring, patient approach
• Relevant healthcare or teaching assistant (TA) qualifications
• A current DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Join Empowering Learning?

• We put you first - we listen to your preferences and strive to find roles that suit you
• Refer a friend and earn 150 of high street vouchers
• Highly competitive daily supply rates
• Dedicated support from your local consultant throughout your journey
• Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV and click the 'Apply Now' button below.

Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Empowering Learning is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) check and two professional references.

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