Support Worker SEN

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting experienced Support Workers to join a specialist school in Kidderminster for a 1:1 behaviour support role with pupils who have additional needs, including autism and SEMH. This full-time, term-time-only position runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

A full driving licence and access to your own car are essential; safeguarding checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN requirements.
• Implementing appropriate structures, boundaries and strategies to support behaviour.
• Acting as a positive role model and providing nurture and emotional support.
• Delivering additional numeracy and literacy support outside the classroom.
• Supporting and de-escalating heightened or volatile situations.
• Working across both Primary and Secondary school settings.
• Promoting positive relationships, engagement and inclusion.

Job description

Personal Care | Autism | Mental Health | Behaviour Support

FULL TIME - TERM TIME ONLY

Monday to Friday

8:30am - 3:30pm (hours are fixed and cannot be negotiated)

NMW / Level 2 Teaching Assistant salary

Temp to Perm opportunity

Must drive and have access to your own vehicle

DBS on the Update Service required, or must be willing to apply for a new DBS.

We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to work within specialist school in s Kidderminster.

The role involves providing 1:1 support to children and young people with a range of additional needs and complex circumstances, including extremely challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD, aggression, SEMH, PMLD, attachment difficulties and Looked After Children. Some pupils may also have experienced CSE/CSA or be at risk of harm to themselves or others.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Mental health, care and support work.

Residential and children's services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Teaching Assistants.

Security and behaviour management.

Youth work and sports coaching.

Psychology and Criminology graduates.

Individuals with personal or professional experience supporting vulnerable children and adults.

About the Role

Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN requirements.

Implementing appropriate structures, boundaries and strategies to support behaviour.

Acting as a positive role model and providing nurture and emotional support.

Delivering additional numeracy and literacy support outside the classroom.

Supporting and de-escalating heightened or volatile situations.

Working across both Primary and Secondary school settings.

Promoting positive relationships, engagement and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for confident, patient and resilient individuals who have experience supporting challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD, mental health or SEMH.

Candidates must be able to remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships and adapt their approach to meet individual needs.

Please note: A full driving licence and access to your own car are essential for this position.