4Recruitment Services are seeking a SEND Educational Support Worker for our client in Sheffield. You will be supporting a number of learners with a range of complex needs to access and engage with their respective learning sessions. As an ESW you will be supporting Post 16 learners on a number of Study learning programmes which include both vocational nationally recognised qualifications. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Provide support to young people with High Needs by removing barriers to learning in order to promote effective participation
To facilitate the delivery of education programmes to small groups and individuals under the direction of tutors/ managers
To ensure that learners are kept safe at all times
To be responsible for ensuring that work undertaken within service area is conducted in line with statutory regulations and within Service Area, Directorate and wider Council guidance and best practice.
Contributing to the identification of the support needs of young people with High Needs
Being a key worker for learners as directed by appropriate managers, ensuring barriers to accessing learning are addressed including supporting bursary applications
Contributing to the speedy and effective transfer of information between services, settings and families
Undertaking initial, formative and summative assessments, developing personalised materials and strategies
Participate in accreditation processes as appropriate to the learners under the direction of managers / tutors
Work closely with others to achieve a full and shared understanding of the needs of individual young people and contribute to target setting as part of the EHC process
Providing personal care, first aid and medication as appropriate
Ensuring all safeguarding and health and safety processes and protocols are in place, adhering to LLS and policies and OFSTED requirements
Develop and maintain appropriate mentoring relationships with young people and those engaged with them
Offering peer mentoring and support to other members of the team

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Experience working with children with special educational needs in a similar role or a transferable role.
A proactive and positive attitude, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
Enhanced DBS check

What we offer:

24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on or email .

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