Care Support Worker - School based

Description:

Care Assistant to work as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 
Redditch

Full Time – Term Time Only
8:30am – 3:30pm
Monday to Friday
Hours and days cannot be changed.

Temporary to Permanent

GSL Education are supporting schools and learning provisions with their full time and permanent recruitment.

GSL Education are seeking Care Support Workers (Care and Mental health backgrounds), Graduates, Carers, to work with primary and secondary aged pupils with a range of special educational and behavioural needs. You will be helping students progress socially and academically, as well as promoting independence as a Teaching Assistant.

Key Job Role Responsibilities:

Provide a personalised learning experience for all pupils
Assist with personal care where applicable
Provide support of the highest quality, following the direction of the class teacher
Support the delivery of lessons in-line with the Primary and Secondary School National Curriculums
Behaviour Management and Intervention Support
Provide a safe learning environment for students in your care
Work alongside other education professionals such as Education Psychologists, Social Workers and CAMHS
Ideal Support Worker attributes:

Have at least 6 months hands-on experience of supporting adults or young people with additional needs, such as Physical Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia Social and Emotional Mental Health, Aggression, PMLD, Dementia, Anxiety, Self Harm, Autism, ADHD, Learning and Medical Difficulties, Attachment Disorder and LAC/ Residential backgrounds – candidates with personal experience will also be considered for this role.
Have a calm and caring demeanour, with a positive outlook on life#
Resilience
Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the update service, or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
Can commit to 8:30am- 3:30pm -  Monday to Friday – Term Time Only. – Days and hours are not negotiable.

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 a relevant enhanced DBS