LSA

Support Worker

START DATE: ASAP

JOB TITLE/ROLE: Support Worker

SECTOR: Education

LOCATION: Lewisham

DETAILS:

A large special educational needs college based in Lewisham, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient support workers to join them ASAP. The successful support worker will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.

You will need:

• To be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm
• Previous experience with SEND is a requirement
• Understanding and experience using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential
• Willingness to provide personal care support to students who are more vulnerable (such as wheelchair assistance, feeding etc.)

About the role:

• Support Worker - working with ASD, PMLD, complex needs, SEMH
• Full and part time availability
• Ideal Candidate: Previous SEND experience is essential, Makaton and PECS experience - highly desirable but not essential, previous experience as a support worker/care worker

About the college:

• All through SEND support for students aged 14+
• Warm friendly and supportive staff
• Ongoing training provided
• Well-resourced college with state-of-the-art facilities

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button. You can also contact Amie Day on 0207 419 8973

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