Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

GSL Education

  • Wandsworth, South West London
  • £100 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Apply easily
Support Worker Learning Disabilities and Mental HealthFull-Time RoleTemp and Permanent work available£90 - £100 a dayThis is an Alternative Schooling Provision which caters for young adults aged 5 - 19 with various SEN including Mental Health, Complex Needs and Autism.Your role will involve supporting the class teacher, Support Staff and multi agency teams devise learning and care plans and to encourage the child/ young person to reach their full potential.You will be required to set clear boundaries and manage triggers of challenging behaviour whilst supporting the child academically, emotionally and socially.Children at this school have multiple complex and sensory needs- Support workers looking to be trained as Teaching Assistants/ Cover supervisors are encouraged to apply.Graduates looking to work with SEN are also encouraged to apply.The ideal candidate:- Experience working within an Education setting is not required, however experience working with young people within a support setting is desired.- Experience working with Challenging Behaviour within an Education, Residential or Support Setting- Would have a Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (we can provide you with details on how to start a new application)- Will be able to provide a full career history and 2 referees.Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.For more information or to register your interest, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV.

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