SEND Disability Support Worker – 1:1 & Small Groups

Sense Education; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training provided

Weekly pay

Job summary

Sense Education is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join a specialist unit for young people with SEND in Whitehaven. The role involves supporting pupils in classrooms, small groups or 1-1 on activities, and assisting with day trips, art therapy and music therapy.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You should be compassionate, energetic, and reliable, with experience working with SEND; a recognised childcare qualification and a current DBS are required.

Qualifications

• A recognised childcare/ care qualification or equivalent (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent).
• A current DBS that is registered with the update service or willingness to apply for one.
• Knowledge or experience working with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1-1 on activities (day trips, art therapy, music therapy).
• Be energetic, caring and have patience.
• Complete learning journals of each pupil's development daily.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sense Education is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join a specialist unit for young people with SEND in Whitehaven. The role involves supporting pupils in classrooms, small groups or 1-1 on activities, and assisting with day trips, art therapy and music therapy.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You should be compassionate, energetic, and reliable, with experience working with SEND; a recognised childcare qualification and a current DBS are required.