SEND Support Specialist for High-Needs Pupils

TeacherActive Ltd; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TeacherActive is recruiting experienced SEND Support Workers to work with high-needs pupils across Leicester City. Competitive hourly pay and flexible placements help you support children and young people with complex needs to build confidence, independence and essential life skills.

You will provide tailored, student-centered support, collaborating with teachers and specialists to implement individual plans, PECS/Makaton strategies, and safe care when required.

Formación

• Experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to adapt activities for high and complex needs.
• Proactive, compassionate and patient approach.

Responsabilidades

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with high and complex needs.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Implementing individual support plans and adapting activities to meet pupils' abilities.
• Using communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton and visual aids where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils with personal care, mobility and daily living skills where required.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations safely.

Conocimientos

SEND support

1:1 support

emotional regulation

communication

collaboration

Educación

Qualifications in education/health & social care/SEND support

Herramientas

PECS

Makaton

visual aids

PRICE

Team Teach

Descripción del empleo

TeacherActive is recruiting experienced SEND Support Workers to work with high-needs pupils across Leicester City. Competitive hourly pay and flexible placements help you support children and young people with complex needs to build confidence, independence and essential life skills.

You will provide tailored, student-centered support, collaborating with teachers and specialists to implement individual plans, PECS/Makaton strategies, and safe care when required.