Support Worker

Education First Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Education First consultant

Long-term opportunity

ASAP Start

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a specialist SEN College in Croydon for a September start. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD, SEMH and challenging behaviour, helping them access learning and develop independence.

This long-term, on-site role offers a daily rate of £110-£130, with ongoing professional development and a dedicated consultant from Education First Recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with ASD, ADHD, SEMH.
• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Experience in a SEN College setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Support students to manage behaviour and regulate emotions.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom and during transitions.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SEN team to support learning access.

Skills

Behaviour management

ASD awareness

Pastoral support

Job description

Support Worker - SEN College - Croydon - September Start - Long Term Role - £110 - £130 per day

Support Worker Required for a Specialist SEN College

Support Worker required in the borough of Croydon

Support Worker required to provide 1:1 and small-group support in a SEN College

Support Worker required to support students with ASD, SEMH and challenging behaviour

Support Worker required for a Long Term role

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and specialist SEN College?

Do you have experience supporting young people with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour?

Do you have experience working with young people who require additional behavioural, emotional, pastoral or personal support?

If you have answered YES to the above, then this Support Worker role could be perfect for you!

The Role - Support Worker

We are looking for a confident, caring and experienced Support Worker to join a specialist SEN College in Croydon starting ASAP. As a Support Worker, you will work closely with young people who require additional behavioural, emotional, pastoral and practical support. You will support students with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties and complex learning needs.

The role will involve providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping students manage their behaviour, regulate their emotions, develop independence and remain engaged with their learning.

You will support students both inside and outside of the classroom, including during breaks, lunch and other less structured periods of the day. You may also support students around the college and help them transition between lessons, activities and different areas of the setting. As a Support Worker, you will build positive and trusting relationships with students, providing consistent support and encouragement throughout the school day. You will use appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies when required and help students develop positive coping strategies.

You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEN team to ensure students receive the appropriate support to access learning, develop their communication and social skills, build independence and make positive progress. Experience with Physical Intervention, Team Teach or other behaviour management training is highly desirable.

The School - Support Worker

This is a specialist SEN College located in Croydon, supporting young people with a range of additional needs including ASD, SEMH, ADHD, challenging behaviour and complex learning needs.

The college provides a structured and supportive environment designed to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work closely together to support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and independence.

The college has a strong focus on individualised support and positive behaviour management, with staff supporting students both within the classroom and across the wider college environment.

What You Can Expect

• £110–£130 per day, depending on experience
• ASAP Start
• Long-term opportunity
• Specialist SEN College in Croydon
• Support students across KS3 and KS4
• 1:1 and small-group support
• Dedicated Education First consultant
• Opportunity to develop your SEN, behaviour and pastoral support experience
• Supportive and experienced staff team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor or Behaviour Support Worker looking to develop their experience within a specialist SEN setting in Croydon