Support Worker - Cardiff (Leckwith)

Support Worker – Cardiff (Leckwith)

Position: Support Worker
Location: Leckwith, Cardiff
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Salary: From £83.85 per day
Setting: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Leckwith, Cardiff. This role involves working with students who display challenging behaviour, providing them with the guidance and support they need to thrive in an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• Assisting in the delivery of tailored educational and behavioural support plans.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Building positive relationships with students to encourage engagement in learning.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to create a nurturing environment.

Requirements: 

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour (desirable).
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)

Benefits: 

• Competitive daily pay, starting from £83.85 per day.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and rewarding work environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on students’ lives.

If you are ready for a rewarding challenge and want to support young people in their education, apply today!

To Apply: Contact Teaching Personnel or submit your CV now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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