Classroom Disability Support Worker

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a supportive and inspiring school team as a Classroom Disability Support Worker. The school is seeking someone who is proactive, compassionate, and dedicated to helping students with a range of complex needs. This is a fulfilling and rewarding role where you can make a real impact on the lives of young learners. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? Do you have experience in care, health and social, or childcare and are looking to transfer your skills into an educational setting? If so, we’d love to hear from you. The Role As a Classroom Disability Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children with complex needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication needs, emotional regulation, and sensory needs. You will work closely alongside a team of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Nurses, providing tailored support to ensure the children have every opportunity to thrive. Your day-to-day duties will include assisting with personal care where necessary, supporting students in both individual and group activities, and helping to manage sensory or emotional challenges. You will also assist with life skills development, promoting independence and supporting students in achieving their full potential. You will have the chance to work within an inclusive environment, where outdoor learning, sensory rooms, soft play areas, and specialist outdoor provisions are integrated into the curriculum to support the children’s development in a holistic way. The Ideal Person The ideal candidate will come from a care, health and social, or childcare background, with relevant qualifications such as teaching assistant certifications, health and social care qualifications, or experience in a similar role. You should have a strong passion for supporting children with additional needs and be proactive in your approach to problem-solving. Key skills and attributes include: Experience working with children with complex needs, particularly those with ASD, sensory processing, and emotional regulation needs. A nurturing, patient, and empathetic attitude. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with therapists and other professionals. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop new strategies for supporting the children’s needs. A proactive approach to engaging with students in both classroom and outdoor settings. Understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. The School This school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child’s individual needs are at the heart of everything they do. They are dedicated to offering a holistic approach to education, ensuring that children develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally. With a strong emphasis on independence, life skills, and outdoor learning, the school offers a variety of specialist provisions, including a sensory room, soft play areas, and an outdoor learning space. The school’s approach is centred on teamwork and collaboration, and you will be part of a supportive and passionate team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for every child. Hours The role is available on both a full-time and part-time basis. Working hours are from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The Benefits Competitive pay Opportunity for ongoing professional development and training A rewarding role where you can make a difference every day Access to a supportive team of professionals The chance to work in a well-resourced environment with specialist provisions If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs, apply today and join an exceptional team dedicated to supporting every child to reach their potential. Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available. #J-18808-Ljbffr