Care Support Worker / Teaching Assistant - SEND Schools
* SEND Schools
* Full-time
We are currently looking for an experienced SEND Care Support Worker/Teaching Assistant who is a dedicated and passionate individual looking for a long-term role in SEND school setting in Barking and Dagenham. Our school caters for children and young people from 5-16 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, severe learning difficulties and speech and language communication difficulties.
The ideal candidate would have experience with care-based support, experience with personal care, feeding, moving, and handling is desirable. Your role as Care Support Worker will be to support pupils with their learning development and care needs while at school.
Job Responsibilities
* Experience supporting children and young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
* Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
* Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
* A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS
* Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months
Job Requirements
* Experience of supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities desirable
* Trained in moving and handling
* Care based experience
* Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
* Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months
Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. Please note that successful applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.