Job Description
Pupil Support Worker
Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an organised Pupil Support Worker looking for your next role in Rossendale?
Tradewind are currently recruiting for a hardworking and experienced Pupil Support Worker to work in a Primary SEMH School in Rossendale. The role is for a full academic year starting as soon as possible until July 2025 with the potential of going permanent.
We are recruiting for a Pupil Support Worker for a Primary SEMH school within Rossendale. The SEMH School in Rossendale provides education for Secondary age children from EYFS - KS2, they aim to provide the highest standards of teaching and learning so that all children can achieve their academic potential.
Within your role will be working with a Nurture class with 5 pupils you may be required to support on a 1-2-1 basis, MAPA training is desirable not essential as training can be provided.
They ensure that they foster and develop the social and emotional well-being of their children as well as concentrating on developing the potential of their staff. Pay starts from £90 per day dependent on experience. The school also has onsite staff parking with close links to the motorway and a bus stop located outside the school.
The school has students with a wide range of with challenging behaviour and Social and Emotional behavioural difficulties and ASD. As a Pupil Support Worker, you will be supporting within class and maybe required to cover a class of no more than 8 pupils. Work will be set by the class teacher, marking won't be required however you will be expected to do a small write up on the class etc.
This school also encourages and healthy and active approach to everyday school life.
As a Pupil Support Worker, you will have the support of a cohesive and committed Support Team and SLT. Plus, the successful Pupil Support Worker you will be provided with a comprehensive induction package and a wide range of CPD opportunities for all staff. You also are offered a lunch within school with no cost.
To join us and be successful in this Pupil Support Worker role you will need to:
Essentials:
- Previous experience working with challenging behaviours
- Cover Supervisor experience
- Full commitment to the young person
- Calm in a crisis
- Good use of de-escalation strategies (you will be asked for an example at interview)
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
- You must have the legal right to work in the UK
Desirables
- Experience working within Youth Centres
- Experience working with venerable young people
- School based experience
- MAPA Trained (desirable not essential as training can be provided)
Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Pupil Support Worker in Rossendale or for more information about the role, contact Christina on 01772 977 333 or christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com