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SEN School Support Worker

GSL Education - Leicester
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 4PG, England

Salary

£83 - £95 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The SEN School Support Worker position is located in Leicester, offering a salary between £83 to £95 per day.
  • Candidates should have experience working with students with diverse needs, including physical disabilities and learning difficulties.
  • The role requires a compassionate individual who can adapt to various student needs and maintain a consistent routine.
  • Ideal candidates may have a background in drama to engage students creatively and playfully.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and meet safeguarding requirements, including an enhanced DBS check.

SEN School Support Worker
Location: Leicester
Salary: £83 to £95 per day
Start date: Immediately
Hours: 8:45am – 3:10pm (Non-negotiable)

Are you a caring and adaptable individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students with diverse needs? GSL Education – Leicester Branch are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Workers in Leicester!

The SEN school caters to a wide range of needs, providing a nurturing environment for students with various challenges. They support students with physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism (ASC), moderate learning difficulties (LD), including dyslexia and dyspraxia, as well as those with sight and hearing impairments, and Down syndrome.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide personalised care for students with physical disabilities, including assistance with feeding, changing, and support with mobility.
  • Support students with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in their educational and personal development.
  • Assist students with autism (ASC) in their communication and social interaction.
  • Provide support for students with moderate learning difficulties (LD) such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
  • Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique needs of students with sight and hearing impairments.
  • Foster a nurturing environment for students with Down syndrome, promoting their overall well-being.


Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking individuals with the following qualities:

  • A compassionate and caring approach, understanding the unique needs of each student.
  • The ability to adapt to the diverse needs of students with various disabilities.
  • A willingness to follow a routine and provide stability for students.
  • Candidates who can bring a sense of fun and playfulness to engage students, particularly those with drama backgrounds comfortable with being silly.

Additional Information:

  • The role involves supporting students with a wide range of needs, offering a diverse and fulfilling experience.
  • Some students may require personal care, including feeding, changing, and assistance with mobility.
  • Candidates should be comfortable with maintaining a consistent routine for the benefit of the students.
  • A drama background is beneficial, as the role may involve engaging with students in a playful and creative manner.

If you have a passion for supporting students with diverse needs and possess the qualities mentioned above, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this.

Join the team and contribute to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for students with a wide range of abilities and challenges.

To work with GSL Education, you should:

  • 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 an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

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