Support Worker in SEN Primary School

ABC Teachers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Support Worker to join an SEN Primary School in Coventry. The successful candidate will work closely with a class teacher and experienced support staff, assisting in the daily running of classrooms and fostering educational and emotional development among students with special educational needs. Candidates should have prior experience, strong communication abilities, and be able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. The role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs such as learning difficulties and autism.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students.
• Ability to obtain references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of classrooms.
• Build rapport to support students' educational, social, and emotional development.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff.

Skills

Previous experience with children and young people with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport with students

Education

Qualifications in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

ABC Teachers

is seeking a Support Worker to work at an SEN Primary School in Coventry on a full time basis.

About the role:

• A well-established SEN school seeks a passionate, dedicated and attentive Support Worker.
• Working alongside a class teacher and a team of experienced support staff to assist with the general day-to-day running of the classrooms.
• Building a quick rapport with the students to support students educational, social and emotional development.
• The role is full-time and can be ongoing for the right candidate.

About the School:

• The school caters to students with a broad spectrum of special educational needs ranging from moderate to complex.
• Following the embedded ethos to ensure students excel.
• The school is focused on creating a curriculum that recognises individual talents and personalities which encourage all to flourish.
• Easily accessible from Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire.

About you:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and looked after children.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.