1:1 support worker in Stotfold for an SEN child studying for her GCSEs (9am, a taxi will collect you both at 9:30 and take you to the SEN school in Bedford and bring you back by 4pm to Stotfold)

Full job description

Urgent: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant Required

Private household

Hours: 9am-4pm Monday -Thursday term time

Hourly Rate: £16.90 - need to register as self-employed

Fixed contract until end of summer term July 2025 - extension will depend on EHCP review

Starting date: ASAP

Candidate ideally should have UK GCSE and A level qualifications to support client with education.

Looking for someone to provide 1:1 support for an 18-year-old female doing GCSEs. Provide support in a variety of settings including home (Stotfold), SEND school (Bedford) and in the community. Duties include educational support to achieve her goals as set out in her EHCP; occasional personal and seizure care including administering rescue medication; as well as social support while promoting independence and companionship.

The ideal candidate will be patient and flexible, calm in an emergency, reliable, punctual and have excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. Experience with epilepsy, autism, SEND needs and anxiety desirable but not essential as full training is provided. Driving licence and own car a plus but not essential as transport from home to school is included. Needs to be DBS checked.

Qualifying candidates must be:

kind, calm, patient, organised, have a good sense of humour and build a good rapport with the young client.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Expected hours: 7 per week

Benefits:

* Free parking

Education:

* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

* Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person