Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in alternative schooling seeks a Support Worker for young adults with special educational needs. The role involves supporting teachers and managing challenging behaviours while fostering academic and emotional growth. Ideal for graduates or those with experience in support settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support setting desired.
• Experience with challenging behaviour in educational or support settings.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher and multi-agency teams in learning and care plans.
• Encourage children to reach their full potential academically and socially.

Skills

Support

Safeguarding

Education

Graduate

Job description

Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

Job Title: Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

This is an Alternative Schooling Provision catering to young adults aged 10-19 with various SEN, including Mental Health, Complex Needs, and Autism.

Your role will involve supporting the class teacher, support staff, and multi-agency teams in devising learning and care plans, and encouraging children and young people to reach their full potential.

You will be required to set clear boundaries and manage triggers of challenging behaviour while supporting children academically, emotionally, and socially.

Children at this school have multiple complex and sensory needs. Support workers looking to be trained as Teaching Assistants or Cover Supervisors are encouraged to apply.

Graduates interested in working with SEN are also encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience working within an educational setting is not required; however, experience working with young people in a support setting is desired.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour within an education, residential, or support setting.
• Possession of a clear Enhanced DBS registered with the update service (we can provide details on how to start a new application).
• Ability to provide a full career history and two referees.

Please note: This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must pass all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all community members.

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Senior Education Consultant (SEN), London