Children's Support Worker

Job Title: Children’s Support Worker

Location: Oxford

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Hours: Full time 8.30 - 4pm Mon, Tues, Weds then 8.30 - 3.30pm Thurs & Fri

Personal care is required as part of this role.

We are looking for a Children’s Support Worker who is resilient and nurturing to become part of our unique school community, caring for young people who have severe and complex learning needs and autism. The students are aged 8 - 19, with a cognitive developemnt age of 0-36 months, therefore the curriculum thats followed at the school is similar to the EYFS framework level. The successful children’s Support Worker would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.

You will be working with a student on a 1:1 basis, but you'll be based in a classroom environment. Due to the severe learning needs of the students, you will be part of a classroom team, providing regulation and emotional support for 90% of the day. You will be required to be pro-active, kind, communicative with non-verbal students (so experience with communication cards or PECS is desirable) and patient.

The role is a long-term opportunity for the rest of the academic year, with potential to go permanent for the right support worker.

What do you need?

• Experience working with children, ideally in a residential support worker capacity or working with young adults in a nurturing or care environment, including SEND schools
• We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Personal care is required.
• Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
• Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. You might be required to work outdoors in the forest garden, or get involved in local community activities such as visiting the local farm and swimming pool. 

What does the job involve?

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and nurturing school environment. Despite being employed by TeacherActive, you will still feel part of the school team.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
• Day to day 1:1 support with students with severe and complex learning needs and autism.

In return for the above you can expect to receive: 

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process 

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel 

• Market leading rates of pay 

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* 

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. 

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.