Support Worker - Special Needs

Vision for Education Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 19,372; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Harrogate is seeking a Support Worker - Special Needs to support primary-aged pupils with a range of SEND in partner school settings. The role offers daily rates of £93–£105 PAYE, with flexible start dates and potential for progression.

A pro-active DBS (Update Service) is required or to be obtained, along with good references. The role supports pupils with Autism, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD, and is based in Harrogate with accessible transport and

Qualifications

• Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 4 years.
• We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
• Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• We are currently seeking additional Support Workers to work within our partner school settings in Harrogate.
• This role involves supporting young people and children with a range of special educational needs.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Job description

Support Worker - Special Needs

Harrogate

£93 - £105 Per Day

Flexible Start Dates

Requirements

• Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 4 years.
• We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
• Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualificationsrequired for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 4 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles.

The School And The Role

We are currently seeking additional Support Workers to work within our partner school settings in Harrogate. This role involves supporting young people and children with a range of special educational needs.

TheSupport Worker - Special Needs role involves supporting primary aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from Autism, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD.

Based in the Harrogate area and is easily accessible via public transport. There is also ample car parking. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full time or even supply support staff members.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children,young peopleand 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 Vision For Education

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What Vision For Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Support Worker - Special Needs will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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