Family Support Officer

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 3,300 - 3,700; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is supporting a Lewisham SEN school to recruit a Family Support Worker. The role involves 1-1 student support, keeping students focused, monitoring attendance and practical guidance to help regulate thoughts and emotions. Based on site, you will work with teachers to deliver high-quality education for students with SEMH needs.

Full-time, 8:30am to 4pm, ASAP start; graduates welcome to apply and bring fresh perspectives to the team.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above in a relevant field.
• Experience in SEN settings or working with SEN students is advantageous.
• Pro-active, adaptable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• 1-1 student support and keeping students focused.
• Monitoring attendance and communicating with staff.
• Provide practical advice and emotional support to students.
• Collaborate with teachers and on-site professionals to support student needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Pastoral care

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Family Support Worker - Lewisham - ASAP Start - Full time

Are you passionate about in promoting young people's mental well-being?

Do you want to gain experience in SEN education and learn valuable skills?

An amazing SEN school in Lewisham are looking to take on a Family Support Worker to provide their students with continuous encouragement to reach their full potential. The school provide education for students with additional social, emotional and mental health needs as well as students that struggle with behaviour challenges. The role of a Pastoral Support Worker includes providing students with empathy and support in order to help them regulate their thoughts and emotions in a healthy manner. The school is keen to give these students a high quality of education while supporting their individual needs, and as a Pastoral Support Worker you will be working alongside class teachers and professionals based on site to achieve this. This position will provide valuable experience in the industry for anyone looking to pursue a career in education, psychology, criminology etc!

• Family Support Worker


• 18 - 20 per day


• Full time, 8.30am until 4pm


• Graduates welcome


• Located in Lewisham

The responsibilities of a Pastoral Support Worker will include 1-1 student support, keeping students focused, monitoring attendance, effective communication and provide practical advice. This is a highly rewarding role and an opportunity to gain experience in SEN Education. The ideal candidate will have achieved a 2:1 or above in a university degree. Suitable experience could include working with SEN adults and/or children in similar environments or family level. The Pastoral Support Worker employed will be pro-active, adaptable, and ambitious and have the potential to commit to the full academic year. The students in this school require a Pastoral Support Worker who will understand their complex needs and is up to taking on challenges and dilemmas while being open minded.