SEN Support Worker 32.5 hours - Weston Infants Academy part of St Bart's Trust

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming culture

Health and wellbeing

Growth opportunities

Recognition & rewards

Financial security

Voice & feedback

Job summary

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Level 3 SEND support worker to join Weston Infant Academy’s new SEND Inclusion Base. The role supports 16 pupils with Communication and Interaction needs in a two-room base, joining a dedicated team of staff and leadership.

We welcome applicants with SEND experience and a commitment to safeguarding children. The role includes direct learner support, collaboration with teachers, and contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEND pupils is welcomed.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned activities and support learning as directed by the teacher.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Assist with recording pupil progress and activities.
• Support pupils with attainment and progress under teacher guidance.
• Arrange and provide resources for lessons and activities.
• Support pupils' social and emotional wellbeing and report issues.
• Share information about pupils with staff, parents, and external agencies as appropriate.
• Support independent learning and inclusion for all pupils.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes supervised by a therapist or carer.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toilet, hygiene, dressing, and eating, and health matters.
• Physically assist pupils as required, including short lifting if mobility is an issue.
• Administer medication under an agreed plan and after training.
• Update pupil records and supervise groups throughout the day.
• Assist with break-time supervision and escort pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils using ICT and assist with moving and handling and equipment cleanup.
• Be responsible for safeguarding and welfare of children and raise concerns as needed.

Job description

About this Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Special Educational Needs support worker to work in our new SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy. The base will be split between two rooms and will support the SEND needs of 16 pupils with Communication and Interaction as their primary area of need. This is a wonderful opportunity to work within a fabulous team. Previous experience of working with SEND pupils welcomed.

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Weston Infant Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Weston Infant Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trustis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools.More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our websitehttps://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as directed by the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
2. Providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
3. Support the teacher in recording pupil progress/activities
4. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
5. Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
6. Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
7. Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
8. Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required
9. Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care
10. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
11. Physically assist pupils in activities (may involve short periods of lifting, where mobility is an issue)
12. Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
13. Update pupil records
14. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
15. Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
16. Support pupils in using basic ICT Undertake moving and handling activities as required, assembling and cleaning away of equipment
17. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join theSt Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culturewhere everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support-including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards-from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day