SEND Support Worker-Oakwood

SEND Support Worker - Oakwood, West Yorkshire

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Academic Appointments are currently working alongside a special school in Oakwood Leeds, West Yorkshire to appoint an open-minded and proactive Special Needs Teaching Assistant.

All staff at the school are committed to their pupils and strive to bring out the very best in all.

The school was graded ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection, with the ‘leadership and management’ being rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The school caters for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, on different specialist and mainstream sites supporting a wide range of moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex & multiple needs; Asperger’s; Autism and Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs. Some students have physical, medical, speech & language, visual and hearing or sensory impairments. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate has previous experience of working with Complex Communication Needs and Autism.

The successful applicant will be supporting pupils with complex needs and autism, so it is important that applicants have experience in a similar role and are comfortable working in this environment. The role will include some personal care.

Requirements

• Previous experience or a specialism in working with Complex Communication Needs and Autism
• Valid DBS or willing to obtain one
• 2x References

Please ‘Apply Now’ for the Support Worker role or forward your CV to Laura@academicappointments.co.uk.

You can contact our Head Office on 0113 390 1009 for more information.

Rate of pay is dependent on current grade, experience and payroll method.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing.

We offer a recommend a friend scheme.

Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website.

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Date Posted: 2025-04-19

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