Graduate Trainee SEN Child Support Worker

Axcis Education Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Trainee SEN Child Support Worker in Cheltenham for a full-time or part-time role. This position offers an opportunity to engage with children aged 3-19 in an SEN school with a flexible curriculum focused on outdoor and sensory learning. Ideal candidates will be proactive and supportive individuals, keen to learn and adapt within this enriching setting. You will receive training and development in various areas, inclusive of autism awareness, while also gaining invaluable experience for your career.

Benefits

Training and CPD including autism awareness

Weekly pay at £89+ per day

Sociable hours, Monday to Friday

Invaluable experience in special needs education

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Graduates encouraged from various backgrounds including arts and psychology.
• Must fit into the school culture and understand children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in a flexible learning environment.
• Engage in outdoor and sensory learning activities.
• Assist teaching staff in managing classroom dynamics.

Skills

Outreach

Patience

Proactivity

Caring

Experience with vulnerable adults

Education

Graduate in Art, Drama, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or Sports

Job description

An opportunity to start a meaningful career in Special Education Location: Cheltenham, GL51 Position: Graduate Trainee SEN Child Support Worker Contract Type: Full-time and Part-Time Roles Available, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 Salary: £89+ per day (depending on experience and qualifications) We are currently working with a fantastic school that cover the ages 3-19. We are looking for teaching assistants to start September on a full time basis, Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30. As it is an SEN school, the curriculum is very flexible with a lot of outdoor and sensory learning. It is a beautiful site with a lot of outdoor land where the students can express themselves creatively and through sports. The students that attend have a variety of needs including, ASD, complex needs, SEMH and students that are none-verbal. There are many benefits to working in this school, including being Team Teach trained by onsite experts, forest school learning, DofE and they have a school disco once a week which the sixth form age students organise and set up! This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are looking to learn more about behavioural challenges and mental health on the job! Requirements: We are looking for someone who is outgoing, proactive, caring and patient, with experience working with children or vulnerable adults. This school is far more interested in finding the right person to understand their children and to fit into their culture. There is not a one size fits all and the best teaching assistants/ school support workers come from a variety of backgrounds. Here's just a few of the best examples: • Graduates: Art, Drama, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Sports • Youth leaders • Support workers • Sports coaches • Care Assistants • Nursery Nurses Please note – if your current role isn’t on this list but you work closely with vulnerable adults or children then please do get in touch! Benefits: • Online training and CPD, including autism awareness • Weekly pay at a £89+ per day rate • Sociable hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM • Invaluable experience for your career • Permanent roles available after an initial settling in period If you would like more information or are interested in this role then please get in touch! INDSW

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Mia Green

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2013