Complex Needs Support Worker - Newark

justteachers; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a Complex Needs Support Worker for a full-time role at a specialist autism provision in Newark (NG24). You will support pupils aged 5-19 with complex learning needs, helping with communication, emotional regulation and daily activities.

The position focuses on building relationships, encouraging engagement in learning and promoting wellbeing within a collaborative school team. DBS and safeguarding commitment are essential, with references from recent employment or

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or autism is desirable.
• Compassionate and patient nature.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day.
• Assist with communication strategies.
• Promote independence.
• Support sensory programmes.
• Build positive relationships.
• Encourage participation in learning.
• Maintain pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Autism awareness

Teamwork

Safeguarding

DBS Update Service

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are recruiting for a full-time Complex Needs Support Worker to start in September at a specialist autism provision in Newark (NG24) supporting pupils aged 5-19 with complex learning needs.

This role involves providing consistent support for pupils who require assistance with communication, emotional regulation and daily learning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils throughout the school day.
• Assist with communication strategies.
• Promote independence.
• Support sensory programmes.
• Build positive relationships.
• Encourage participation in learning.
• Maintain pupil wellbeing.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting SEND or autism desirable.
• Compassionate and patient nature.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.