Job Title: School Support Worker
Location: Durham
Salary: £13.68 to £16.21 per hour
Shift Pattern: 8:30 to 16:30 – Monday to Friday – Term Time Only
CER Education are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in one of our partner SEN schools in Durham.
The school is an alternative provision for students with special educational needs ( SEN ), including Autistic Spectrum Disorder ( ASD ), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ), Social, Emotional and Mental Health ( SEMH ), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties ( PMLD ) and Moderate Learning Difficulties ( MLD ).
Requirements:
* You must have at least 3 months’ relevant experience to apply for the role, this could include experience as a support worker, mental health practitioner, sports coach, teaching assistant or within childcare or residential settings
* Applications from graduates in relevant fields including Psychology, Nursing or Sports Coaching will also be accepted
* A Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is not required, but applicants with these qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised support to students between the ages of 2 and 19 years old with SEN
* Work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored interventions and support strategies
* Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging student engagement and confidence
* Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Healthcare Plans (EHCPs)
* Support students in both academic and social development, helping them to build essential life skills
* Provide pastoral care and emotional support, ensuring students feel safe and valued
* Support the class teacher with managing behaviour within the classroom
* Supporting on school trips, outreach days and life skills lessons
Benefits:
* Free Car Parking on Site
* Access to the Affinity Academy for Ofqual-approved CPD Courses
* Opt-out Workplace Pensions Scheme through NEST
* A £300 sign on bonus when you sign over from other Education Agencies*
* An uncapped £250 refer a friend bonus
* Access to a Guaranteed Pay Scheme to give you greater financial security
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pay rates are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay