Childrens Support Worker

Childrens Support Worker - Burgess Hill - February 2024 Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into teaching or a therapy-focused role? Perhaps you are an experienced Childrens Support Worker and you're looking for a new setting? A well established school for children aged 6-11 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination. You will benefit from: A permanent contract after 12 weeks employment through Academics A competitive rate of pay Excellent training and development opportunities within the school Term time working hours Excellent experience to further your career Key Responsibilities of a Childrens Support Worker: Supporting creative and safe play with the children Helping the children with completing academic tasks Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams You will be able to evidence: Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list) A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one) A minimum of grade A-C in GCSE Maths and English