Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Support Worker • Basingstoke

Company: GSL Education

Basingstoke

SEN Support Worker– Needed- BasingstokeLocation: BasingstokeSalary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per dayStart Date: ASAPAre you a naturally caring, experienced Support Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?Are you passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working closely with children who require extra support in school?A fantastic school located in Basingstoke is seeking an SEN Support Worker to join their team. This is a full-time, term-time position supporting a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on an individual basis, starting asap.The students in this Basingstoke school have a variety of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, challenging behaviour or learning difficulties, so if you have experience of working 1-2-1 with SEN or have a passion and desire to support children with additional needs, then this could be a role for you.The role of an SEN Support Worker: To support students who struggle with their class workFacilitate a fun and friendly learning environmentTo provide support to the class teacherTo help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boardsTo keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environmentTo encourage children to do their bestHelp manage classroom behaviourListen to the children read and practice their phonics The successful SEN Support Worker: Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essentialKnowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. To work with GSL Education as an SEN Support Worker, you should: Have the right to work in the UK. Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. Please be advised that this SEN Support Worker role requires 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. For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.