Pupil Support Worker

A secondary specialist school for pupils aged 11 to 18, catering for children with a wide range of needs is looking to recruit a pupil support worker. Their dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

• £12.80 p/hour.
• Full-time- Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Dinner is provided.
• Contract: Temp – Perm.

The opportunity

As a 1:1 Pupil Support Worker, you will connect directly with the brilliant children and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

Supporting children with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by their hugely experienced teams. As you help the children and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.

Who we are looking for

If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres or an office-based job but are eager to help vulnerable children and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. You will be provided with full training and development to succeed within your role.

If you are interested in this role, please attach your updated CV to the application. Emily will then contact you within 48hours to discuss next steps.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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