School Support Worker

Engage Education are currently working with a thriving special school in Leeds who are urgently seeking a candidate from a Support Work/Residential Care background to work in a Special Needs Teaching Assistant capacity to support their Primary and Secondary aged pupils with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities. We are recruiting for people who are available on a full-time Monday
-Friday basis to work 08:30 – 15:30 term time only.

• To support the Class Teacher to prepare resources and deliver lessons
• Work with all pupils in class to manage behaviours associated with their SEND Needs
• Provide a fun and engaging learning environment
• Adhere to all school policies
• Assist with feeding and changing when required

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of working with people with Learning/Physical Disabilities that are enthusiastic about raising the attainment of pupils with SEND.

You will ideally have experience in supporting children or adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities in a residential or supported living capacity. We also welcome applications from people that have worked in schools previously in a similar role. By being proactive and taking initiative, you are going to be able to build relationships with students and gain knowledge of a wide variety of needs.

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• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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