SEN Support Worker E10

Snap Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Snap Care in Leyton (E10) is seeking an experienced SEN Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old boy after school and during school holidays. The role offers a £21.63 gross per hour rate and involves term-time hours and holiday shifts, with on-site work at the family home.

The candidate should have at least 1 year of experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural regulation, seizure management, and comfort working within a family environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience supporting children with emotional regulation difficulties.
• Experience with seizure management.
• Confident working within a family home.

Responsibilities

• Support Felix after school and during school holidays.
• Assist with emotional and behavioural regulation and safety.
• Support personal care and community activities as needed.

Skills

Emotional regulation support

Behavioural regulation

Seizure management

Family home experience

Willingness to train

Job description

SEN Support Worker, Leyton, E10

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting an engaging 10-year-old boy after school and during school holidays. £21.63 Gross per Hour

Key Information

• Job Title: SEN Support Worker


• Pay: £21.63 gross per hour


• Location: Leyton, E10


• Hours and Days of Work: Term Time: Monday to Friday, 3:15pm to 8:30pm. School Holidays: 27 hours per week (3 x 9 hour shifts Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm), agreed in advance with the family.


• Essential Experience: Minimum 1 year's experience supporting children with emotional regulation difficulties, behavioural regulation support and behaviours that challenge. Experience supporting clients with seizure management. Confident working within a family home. Willingness to complete training.


• Desirable: Experience supporting non-verbal children, or children with communication differences. Experience with positive behaviour support. Makaton/Adapted communication experience.


• Driver Required: Yes - Automatic WAV for use while on duty.


• Family Pets: None

Felix, 10, is charming and curious, with a real love of sensory play, colouring, buses and trips to the park. He has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, developmental delay and a visual impairment, alongside limited verbal communication. He needs support with emotional regulation, personal care and enjoying activities safely in the community. This rewarding role would suit a calm and patient Support Worker who enjoys building trusting relationships with children and has experience supporting emotional regulation, behavioural regulation and behaviours that challenge.