Children’s Support Worker

Connex Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking education agency is seeking dedicated Children’s Support Workers to join various SEND Schools in Liverpool. This role involves supporting students aged 2 to 19 with diverse needs, including Autism and SEMH, fostering both academic success and emotional well-being. You will collaborate with teachers to create an engaging learning atmosphere and help develop essential life skills. With flexible roles available, including part-time and full-time assignments, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. Join a supportive team that values your growth and offers career progression.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Support from dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school or residential setting.
• Willingness to provide personal care and deal with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and emotionally in a SEND environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other TAs to enhance learning.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Personal care

Dealing with challenging behaviour

Relationship building

Job description

Children’s Support Worker

Liverpool

£425-£450 per week depending on experience

About the role:

Connex Education are working with various SEND Schools in Liverpool who are seeking Children’s support workers who are interested in working in SEND Schools as a SEND TA.

About the School:

The schools we work with cater for pupils aged between 2 and 19 with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, SLD and PMLD. The role of a SEND TA will include supporting pupils both academically and emotionally as well as promoting life skills. You will work as a team with the class teacher and other TA’s to help create an engaging learning environment.

Assignment details:

We have a range of roles available including day to day, part-time and full-time roles. The hours are usually Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. There is a chance of a direct contract with a School.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND either in a School or residential setting as a support worker.
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Confident in dealing with challenging behaviour
• The ability to build relationships with staff and pupils.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

If you are interested in applying for this SEND TA then please apply today. Alternatively, please email your CV [e-mail] for more information please call Jemma on 01513292727.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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