Oak Wood Secondary School, a specialist setting for children and young people aged from 11 to 19 with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities, seeks an enthusiastic Support Worker and Mid‑day supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well‑being of pupils before, during and after the lunchtime period.
- Provide personal care as required.
- Join in with activities in class in a supervisory role as required.
- Work under the general direction of a designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Responsibility for others: The post has considerable direct impact on the well‑being of individuals or groups through either providing appropriate care or welfare for those who are personally dependent on the post for basic needs.
- Work with pupils with special needs requiring specialist support, including administering medication and using Makaton language skills as required.
Benefits
- A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.
- A nurturing group of staff committed to helping pupils achieve their potential.
- A strong ethos and collaborative working.
- Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
- A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality, professional development.
- Close links with the local community.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- A generous defined benefit pension scheme.
- Excellent continuous professional development.
- Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs.
- We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.
- Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on everyday and lifestyle essentials.
- Free onsite parking.
- Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Gym membership scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
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