Complex Needs Support Worker

AMA Admin; South Shields; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Complex Needs Support Worker for a specialist school in Gateshead, starting September. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, helping them access learning and develop skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates have knowledge or experience in SEND and a passion for supporting communication, independence and wellbeing in children with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of complex needs and SEND settings.
• Ability to support pupils with 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Strong communication skills and use of various methods to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex and additional needs.
• Support pupils to access learning and participate in school life.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils and support communication.
• Encourage independence and life skills at each pupil's pace.
• Support sensory activities and personalised learning experiences.
• Assist pupils with physical needs and mobility where required.
• Support personal care including toileting, feeding and hygiene where needed.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Follow individual support plans and personalised strategies.
• Help pupils develop communication and social interaction skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to meet needs.
• Monitor and share information on pupil progress and wellbeing.

Job description

Complex Needs Support Worker

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for a Complex Needs Support Worker to join a specialist school in Gateshead on a long or short-term basis, starting in September.

You'll be joining a supportive and inclusive specialist setting that places individual wellbeing, inclusion and independence at the heart of everything they do. The school is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every young person is supported to communicate, engage in learning and develop their individual skills and potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with complex learning, physical, sensory, communication and additional needs, and wants to develop their skills within a specialist education environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex and additional needs


• Supporting pupils to access learning and participate fully in school life


• Developing positive, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils


• Supporting communication through verbal, visual, sensory and alternative communication methods


• Encouraging pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills at their own pace


• Supporting sensory activities and personalised learning experiences


• Assisting pupils with physical needs and mobility where required


• Supporting personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene, where required


• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing


• Following individual support plans and personalised strategies


• Helping pupils develop communication, social interaction and engagement skills


• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals to meet individual needs


• Monitoring and sharing relevant information around pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing


• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions, break and lunchtime where required


• Promoting a safe, calm, respectful and inclusive environment


• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times

Who is this role suitable for?

This role is ideal for someone who has some relevant knowledge, experience or qualifications and is looking to develop their skills further within a specialist education, care or support setting.

You may be a:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related subject


• Graduate looking to explore a future career in SEND, education, care, therapy or support work


• Candidate with some experience in care, support work, education, healthcare, youth work or community support


• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking to develop specialist SEND experience


• Support Worker looking to transfer their existing skills into a specialist school environment


• Someone interested in developing their understanding of complex needs, communication, senso