Support Worker - Career Teachers : Job Details

Support Worker

Job title: Support WorkerJob type: PermanentLocation: Stockport

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills and compassion to support young people with additional needs? Join a dedicated team at a specialist primary and secondary school in Stockport on a permanent as a Support Worker and help students thrive!

This is a well-established specialist school, catering to primary and secondary students aged between 7 and 16 with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, and behavioural challenges. They received an Ofsted rating of 'GOOD' in 2022 and their mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of a Support Worker:

• Work closely on a 1:1 basis with a designated student, supporting them in both academic and personal development
• Assist the student with daily learning activities, adapting teaching strategies to meet their individual needs
• Help the student remain engaged and focused during lessons, offering encouragement and motivation
• Support the student in managing challenging behaviours through positive reinforcement and behaviour management techniques
• Facilitate the student's participation in social activities and foster positive peer relationships
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) is implemented effectively
• Monitor and record the student's progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and parents/guardians
• Help the student develop independence and life skills

About you:

• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach, with a strong commitment to helping the student thrive
• Excellent communication skills, both with the student and the wider school community
• Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well being of children

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and we will be in touch to discuss your application.

Career Teachers are committed to negotiating a salary package that is fair and paid to scale. Salary will depend on experience.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to attend an interview with the client in person and give details for us to complete reference checks.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.