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Teaching Assistants and Support Workers Needed – Personal Care, Autism, Mental Health, and Behaviour
Job Title: Teaching Assistants and Support Workers
Location: Redditch
Salary: £83.33 - £100 per day
Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only – Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (hours cannot be negotiated)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Bank/Supply Roles: Available
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children? GSL are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants and Support Workers to join our Schools in Redditch. This is an exciting opportunity to support children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and extremely challenging behaviour in a special needs school setting.
Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistants and Support Workers:
- Provide 1:1 support for children with complex needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and behavioural challenges.
- Assist children with personal care needs and ensure their safety and well-being.
- Work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive learning environment.
- Help children who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children who have attachment difficulties and emotional needs.
Requirements a Teaching Assistants and Support Workers:
- Experience working with children with special needs, challenging behaviour, or mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge or experience in areas like personal care, mental health, care work, or youth work.
- Applications from Psychology and Criminology graduates, as well as individuals with personal experience supporting vulnerable people, are encouraged.
- Security, residential care, and sports coaching experience is also valued.
- Will have a Clear Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce/ Child and Adult Workforce) registered to the Update Service. – If you don’t already have a DBS, we can help you apply for one.
Why Join Us?
- Support a variety of children, including those in Looked After Care and those with PMLD or complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Work in a rewarding and challenging environment, helping children reach their full potential.
- Be part of a supportive and dedicated team focused on improving the lives of young people.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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 providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in “Teaching Assistants and Support Workers” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.Please do not hesitate to contact Gugs Rura on (phone number removed) or email.
