Support Worker

TipTopJob; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting for a support worker in a special needs school in Kingston Upon Thames. You will assist pupils with their day-to-day needs in the classroom and community, with permanent roles available for the right candidates.

Experience in schools or care is not essential, and full training is provided. The role is based on a term-time schedule, with Monday to Thursday work expectations and the potential to transfer to other sites in the area in time.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or care is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils engage in day-to-day living activities in and beyond the classroom.
• Encourage pupils within their classes and support participation in lessons.
• Support social activities and connect with families and friends.
• Work as part of a class team within the classroom.

Job description

REESON Education are recruiting for a support worker in a special needs school in Kingston Upon Thames. As a support worker you will be assisting pupils with their day to day needs in both the classroom and the community, There are permanent roles available for the right people.

Are you are looking for your next role working with young adults with special needs or a change in career and a feel:good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you

• Support Worker experience is preferred but not essential
• You must be able to commute to Kingston Upon Thames easily
• You must be able to work Monday to Thursday : term time only

Were looking for support workers to work within the school who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The special needs school has various services in the area including supported living homes and other campuses. As a support worker you will be based in one site but there will be the opportunity to transfer if that is something you want later in time.

No two days are the same but your day might look like this

• Supporting our pupils to be engaged in all day to day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
• Encouraging pupils within their classes.
• Supporting our people with social activities, and connecting with family and friends.
• Working as part of a class team as although this is a support worker role you are in the classroom.

Experience in schools or care is not essential, the school provide a full range of accredited and award winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, you just need to have a good attitude and want to be the best support worker you can be

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07