***This role would be attractive to people with families as the contract is Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm***
I am currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading providers of Education & Support to recruit a number of experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistants for a college & residential setting supporting young learners 16+ just outside Horsham, West Sussex.
The college & residential service supports learners with a variety of profound and multiple learning difficulties, including working with learners who are non-verbal, have a hearing impairment, rely on or occasionally require the use of a wheelchair/hoist and have complex health and social care needs.
Title: College Support Worker - PMLD Specialism
Pay: £11.60 - £12.85 p/h depending on experience
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Contract: Permanent
Benefits of the College Support Worker role:
What you'll be doing as a College Support Worker:
Supporting and supervising visually impaired learners, hearing impaired, have mobility issues or have complex health or social needs in classroom environments, assisting in accessing the community, and participating in activities to help develop life skills
Providing personal care where necessary
Working with learners in small groups and or working 1:1
Work in accordance with the school's behaviour management policies
What you'll need to be successful as a College Support Worker:
At least 3 months experience of working with young people in schools or childcare settings
Experience within an SEN setting would be beneficial
You must be comfortable supporting young people with personal care
Basic Sign language or Makaton would be an advantage
Interested? If you think you're right for this College Support Worker role, then click the 'apply' button below
