Job description
SEN Support Worker
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £85 - £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Do you have a background in health care or as a support worker? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team to work at a Client Secondary school for young people with additional needs located in York, North Yorkshire.
About the School:
- As a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An Ofsted graded ‘Good’ School in York, known for its specialist provision catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- The school offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of students, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
- The school has a dedicated team of experienced staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and support professionals, who are committed to the well-being and academic success of every student.
- The school provides comprehensive therapeutic support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
- The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and promoting social skills development among students, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
SEN Support Worker Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised and small-group support to students with additional needs.
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with special educational needs.
- Promote student independence and positive behaviour.
- Work with class teachers, other support staff and the senior leadership team.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Assist with maintaining classroom discipline and supporting students with behavioural issues.
- Work with students with special educational and help them adapt to teaching methods and materials.
SEN Support Worker Requirements:
- Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN in school, care, or youth settings.
- Able to manage challenging situations.
- Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
- Good communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to the welfare of all students.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Youth Work, Psychology, Health and Social Care, or similar (desirable but not essential).
- Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a 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, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office today. Alternatively, please apply via the application link, or please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!