SEN Support Staff

Description:

SEN Support Staff

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Salary: £83 - £100 per day

Start Date: September 2024

Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? Do you have a background in health care or as a support worker? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team to work at a Special Educational Needs School located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. This is a mixed position that involves working with class teachers to ensure that lessons are delivered in accordance with students' individualised learning goals, and support students on a 1:1 basis.

About the School:

The school offers exceptional education to students with additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health.
The school’s mission is to completely support each of the students as they strive to realize their own potential in all spheres—intellectual, spiritual, emotional, moral, social, and physical.
In addition to a wide variety of extracurricular activities, the school succeeds to offer a broad and balanced curriculum.
The school offers a continuum of learning that prepares students for the next level of learning and beyond.
The school whenever possible recognizes the successes of the staff and students at the school, and they all appreciate one another's contributions.
The school provides comprehensive therapeutic support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
SEN Support Staff Responsibilities:

Assist teachers with lesson planning, delivering lessons under the teacher's guidance, and helping students with their learning on a 1:1 and small group basis.
Provide one-on-one and group support to students with special educational needs, helping them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, ensuring the well-being and engagement of students with SEN.
Working with class teachers, other support staff and the senior leadership team to provide the best educational, emotional, and social support that you can.
Support the emotional and social development of students, addressing any behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
Assist with maintaining classroom discipline and supporting students with behavioural issues.
Work with students with special educational and help them adapt to teaching methods and materials.
SEN Support Staff Requirements:

Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, preferably in a school setting.
Background in health care or as a support worker, with relevant qualifications and/or certifications.  
Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to the welfare of all students.
The ability to manage and promote positive behaviour in-line with school policy.
Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office today. Alternatively, please apply via the application link, or please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you