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Job Title: 1:1 Support Worker
Location: Braintree
Contract type: Full-time / Long term
Salary Scale: £85-£130
Start Date: Immediately
Do you have a passion for supporting children in their learning and development?
A welcoming school in Braintree is looking for a caring, empathetic, and dedicated 1:1 Support Worker to join the team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on a student's education and well-being by offering personalized support in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual support to a student with specific learning, social, or behavioural needs.
- Assist the student in engaging with the curriculum, ensuring they can access and participate in lessons effectively.
- Support the student with their personal development, including social and emotional growth.
- Foster a positive and nurturing environment for the student to thrive both academically and personally.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to ensure that the student’s educational plan is being followed.
- Help the student with a variety of activities, including classroom tasks, social integration, and organizational skills.
- Inspire the student to reach their full potential.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children or young people, especially in a school setting or with special educational needs.
- A strong commitment to providing high-quality, individualized support to students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
- GCSE’s Grade C (Pass) or above
- Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach to support.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses.
- Here at GSL we support your professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
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.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!
