Support Worker - SEN School

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking reliable Support Workers for daily supply in specialist SEN schools across Waltham Forest and Romford. You will support pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism and complex needs, often on a 1:1 or small-group basis.

No prior school experience is required; transferable care or healthcare skills are welcome. Choose your available days during term time and contribute to a safe, supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, healthcare, support work or SEN.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Patient, caring and reliable.
• Confident providing personal care where required.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to adapt to different school environments.
• Genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Supporting children and young people with PMLD and complex needs.
• Helping with communication, sensory activities and engagement.
• Assisting with mobility and independence.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Supporting pupils throughout the school day.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Creating a safe, positive and supportive environment.

Skills

Care experience

SEN experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Personal care

Adaptability

DBS Update Service

Job description

Support Worker - SEN School | Daily Supply

Pay: £90-£118 per day

Hours: Typically 8:30am - 15:30pm

Daily Supply | Flexible Days | Term Time

Waltham Forest & Romford

Are you experienced in care, healthcare or support work and looking for flexible, school-based work?

We're looking for caring and reliable Support Workers to provide daily supply cover across specialist SEN schools in Waltham Forest and Romford, supporting children and young people with PMLD, SLD, Autism and complex needs.

You don't need previous school experience. If you have experience within care, healthcare, SEN or support work, your skills could transfer really well into an SEN school.

Choose the days you're available and gain experience across different specialist school settings.

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Supporting children and young people with PMLD and complex needs
• Helping with communication, sensory activities and engagement
• Assisting with mobility and independence
• Providing personal care where required
• Supporting pupils throughout the school day
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Creating a safe, positive and supportive environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience in care, healthcare, support work or SEN
• Comfortable supporting pupils with complex needs
• Patient, caring and reliable
• Confident providing personal care where required
• Good communication skills
• Able to adapt to different school environments
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply for one

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community