Children's Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education are seeking a Children’s Support Worker to join a specialist school in Scarborough on a full-time basis. You will provide day-to-day support to pupils inside and outside the classroom, helping them feel safe, supported and engaged with school life.

The ideal candidate will have experience in care, support work, residential settings, youth work or education and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support, education, residential or youth work environments.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with children.
• Calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to children and young people with additional needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils through patience, consistency and understanding.
• Supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing, confidence and social development.
• Helping children manage challenging situations and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging independence and supporting pupils to develop essential life skills.
• Supporting pupils to participate in learning, activities and wider school opportunities.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals to provide consistent care and support.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to individual needs and changes in behaviour.
• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

Care experience

Support work

Education settings

Youth work

Job description

Children’s Support Worker
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92 – £115 per day

GSL Education are currently seeking a Children’s Support Worker to join a specialist school in Scarborough on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in care, support work, residential settings, youth work or education who is passionate about helping children and young people develop their confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

About the School

The school is a specialist setting supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. It provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are supported to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Staff work closely together to understand each pupil as an individual, recognising their strengths, needs and potential. The school places a strong emphasis on positive relationships, communication, independence and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and development.

The Role

As a Children’s Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day support to pupils both inside and outside of the classroom, helping them feel safe, supported and able to engage with school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to children and young people with additional needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils through patience, consistency and understanding.
• Supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing, confidence and social development.
• Helping children manage challenging situations and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging independence and supporting pupils to develop essential life skills.
• Supporting pupils to participate in learning, activities and wider school opportunities.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals to provide consistent care and support.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to individual needs and changes in behaviour.
• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all pupils.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Experienced in a care, support, education, residential or youth work environment.
• Confident supporting individuals with additional or complex needs.
• Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with children.
• Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Adaptable and able to respond to the individual needs of each pupil.
• A positive role model with a professional and supportive approach.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Relevant experience is highly valued, but candidates from a range of backgrounds will be considered, including Care Workers, Support Workers, Residential Support Workers, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Teaching Assistants and Children's Activity Workers.

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full-time opportunities in Scarborough.
• Dedicated support from your GSL Education consultant.
• Experience within a specialist education setting.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop experience in SEND, behaviour and emotional support.
• Potential longer-term and permanent opportunities.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.