Residential Support Worker - SEN provision
REF: SENPLOY/113192
Education ⫽ SEN Support Jobs
New Malden
£23778 - £26091 per annum
Permanent, Full time
Job description
Residential Support Worker at a Special School in New Malden
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs (autism)?Are you an empathetic, dedicated, and caring individual looking for a rewarding career in a nurturing environment?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Position: Residential Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent, long term - career progression available
Location: New Malden, Surrey
Salary: Up to £23,778 to £26,091 per annum (based on 36 hours per week, term-time only)
Flexible Part-Time Hours AvailableRole:
- You will play a vital role in the well-being and development of our pupils.
- You will be responsible for pupils boarding in the residential department at our school.
- The role will involve 1-2 sleep-ins per week.
- You will work closely with our dedicated team of educators and support staff.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and Delivering Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) Target Work
Assessing, Monitoring, and Documenting Progress
Managing Leisure Time Activities
Providing Personal Care to Each Pupil if requiredRequirements:
- Previous experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN), Children's Home, or Care Home settings is highly desirable.
- A caring and empathetic nature with a passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to providing high-quality care and support to our pupils.
- Level 3 Health and Social Care - or be willing to complete upon appointment.
- Able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Competent ICT skills with the ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and social media
- Passionate about supporting children, young people & adults with special needs.
- Ability to work as part of a motivated and thriving team
Benefits:
- Competitive salary within the range of £23,778 to £26,091 per annum
- A great work life balance, working term time only.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth, personal and professional development and training are available.
If you are ready to make a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and embark on a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this position.
We carry out safeguarding checks on all workers in line with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. We offer all our registered candidates, Safeguarding, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Prevent training (we give access to a library with over 20 relevant courses free of charge). All our candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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