Specialist Education Support Worker - Gloucester

Specialist Education Support Worker - SEN School

Location: Gloucestershire

Do you have experience in care, support work or education and want to make a difference in a school environment?

Academics Ltd is recruiting a Specialist Education Support Worker to work within a specialist SEN school in Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to use their existing skills in an educational setting.

We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in residential care, support work, youth work, healthcare and education.

As a Specialist Education Support Worker, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.

• Help children access learning and classroom activities.

• Support pupils with autism, communication difficulties and complex needs.

• Encourage independence and positive social interaction.

• Help pupils manage emotions and develop coping strategies.

• Support daily routines and personal care where required.

• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals.

• Is patient, empathetic and resilient.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can build positive and trusting relationships.

• Is confident adapting their approach to individual needs.

• Has a genuine passion for supporting others.

Previous experience as a Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Teaching Assistant would be highly beneficial.

What you will gain:

• The opportunity to transfer your existing skills into education.

• Valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.

• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of additional needs.

• The chance to make a positive impact on children's lives.

• Potential for a longer-term school placement.

Key Information:

• Job Title: Specialist Education Support Worker

• AREA: Gloucestershire

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

• Pay: £90-£105 per day (example rate, dependent on experience)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Setting: Specialist SEN School

• Contract: Temporary supply, with potential for long-term placement

If you have a background in care or support work and would love to move into education, apply today by uploading your CV or contacting Academics Ltd.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.