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Disability Support Worker – SEN School | Opportunity

Location: Chandler's Ford

Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling role in a dynamic school environment?

Are you seeking a new opportunity to broaden your experience?

Have you previously worked with children in a school and wish to enhance your skills?

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Disability Support Worker to join a specialist school located in Chandler's Ford. The school works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists, to deliver a holistic, tailored curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of students with moderate learning difficulties.

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Disability Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Disability Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.