Sensory Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in North Lincolnshire is looking for a Sensory Support Officer to help children manage their sensory needs. The role involves creating individual plans and collaborating with families. The position is term-time with a contract during holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with sensory needs required.
• Support writing individual plans and setting up sensory circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support children in regulating sensory needs throughout the school day.
• Work with families to support children's sensory needs.

Skills

Knowledge of sensory needs

Experience supporting children

Job description

Job Title: Sensory Support Officer

At St Luke’s, we are seeking to appoint a Sensory Support Officer to support children in regulating their sensory needs throughout the school day.

Key Requirements:

1. Experience working within a special school is not essential, but knowledge, understanding, and experience of sensory needs and how to support children in regulating them are required.
2. The role involves supporting the writing of individual plans, setting up sensory circuits, and working with families to support children’s sensory needs.

About St Luke’s Primary School:

We are a special school catering for 191 pupils aged 2 to 11 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties, many with additional needs.

We invite you to visit our wonderful school to meet some of North Lincolnshire’s most fantastic children, and to experience our positive ethos and friendly atmosphere.

If interested, please contact Alastair Sutherland at 01724 844560 or via email. Informal visits are encouraged, providing an opportunity to see the school and discuss this exciting role.

Important Details:

• This is a term-time role, with a contract for 5 days during school holidays.
• Closing date for applications: 28th May 2025 (applications received after 9:00am will not be considered).

Safeguarding:

We promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Recruitment will follow our safer recruitment procedures, including references prior to interview and a DBS check.