Special Education Needs Support Worker - Level 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Training and mentoring

Staff awards and recognition

Competitive pay

Pension through LGPS or Teachers' P​​P

Travel benefits

Feedback opportunities

Job summary

Weston Infant Academy, part of St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, seeks a Level 3 support worker for the SEND Inclusion Base. You will assist teachers in delivering planned learning for pupils with SEND and provide feedback on progress and behaviour.

The role includes recording pupil progress, arranging resources, supporting personal care, administering medication under a plan, and safeguarding pupils. An Enhanced DBS check is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Previous experience of working with SEND pupils (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned learning activities or teaching programmes set by the teacher, adapting them to pupils' responses
• Give the teacher feedback on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in recording pupils' progress and activities, and update pupil records
• Give pupils feedback on attainment and progress under the teacher's guidance, and support basic ICT use
• Arrange resources for lessons and activities, including assembling, moving and clearing away equipment
• Support pupils' social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to the teacher
• Share information about pupils with staff, parents and carers, and external agencies as appropriate
• Attend to personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, and physically assist pupils, including short periods of lifting
• Administer medication under an agreed plan and healthcare practitioner direction, after appropriate training
• Supervise pupils in classrooms, playgrounds and dining areas, assist at break times, and escort pupils on educational visits
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes designed and supervised by a therapist or carer
• Promote and safeguard pupils' welfare, raising concerns under academy procedures

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Job description

This Level 3 support post sits in the new SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy, part of St Bart's Multi Academy Trust. The worker supports teachers in delivering planned learning for pupils with special educational needs, gives feedback on progress and behaviour, and meets personal care needs. The base is split across two rooms and supports 16 pupils whose main need is communication and interaction. An Enhanced DBS check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Carry out planned learning activities or teaching programmes set by the teacher, adapting them to pupils' responses
• Give the teacher feedback on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in recording pupils' progress and activities, and update pupil records
• Give pupils feedback on attainment and progress under the teacher's guidance, and support basic ICT use
• Arrange resources for lessons and activities, including assembling, moving and clearing away equipment
• Support pupils' social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to the teacher
• Share information about pupils with staff, parents and carers, and external agencies as appropriate
• Attend to personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, and physically assist pupils, including short periods of lifting
• Administer medication under an agreed plan and healthcare practitioner direction, after appropriate training
• Supervise pupils in classrooms, playgrounds and dining areas, assist at break times, and escort pupils on educational visits
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes designed and supervised by a therapist or carer
• Promote and safeguard pupils' welfare, raising concerns under academy procedures

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

Nice to have

• Previous experience of working with SEND pupils

What’s offered

• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits
• Access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring
• Staff awards and everyday recognition
• Competitive pay
• Pension through LGPS or Teachers' Pensions
• Travel benefits
• Regular feedback opportunities and engagement surveys