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