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Support Worker – Specialist Education Setting
Location: Totton, Hampshire Pay: £13.75 per hour Working pattern: 5 days per week (Monday–Friday)
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work within a specialist education provision in Totton. This setting supports young people aged 11–19 with additional needs, including autism and associated complex needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and has previous experience in a similar role.
The Role:
Supporting students with autism and additional needs in a classroom setting
Assisting with learning activities and differentiated tasks
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Supporting communication, social development and independence skills
Working closely with teaching staff and therapists to meet individual EHCP targets
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or in a similar support-based role
Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable)
A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (mandatory)
What We Offer:
Competitive hourly rate of £13.75 per hour
Full-time position (5 days per week)
Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel
Opportunity to work in a specialist, supportive educational environment
If you are an experienced support professional looking for your next opportunity in Totton, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Location:
Totton
Salary:
£13.75 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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