Support Worker - Applefields Mainsite

Applefields School are seeking to recruit Multiple full-time and part-time Support Workers at Applefields School.

Hours to work

11:00am to 1:00pm, Monday to Friday

11:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday

9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday

During the school term, to start as soon as possible.

These posts provide general classroom support, personal care, and medical intervention for students with, behaviours which challenge & profound and multiple learning difficulties, while recognising children as individuals as described in the SEND Code of Practice 2014.

The successful candidates will work as a member of the class team supporting our students’ access to the curriculum and the development of their communication, personal, and social independence skills.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a child centred professional who has successful experience of working with children with a wide range of special educational need.
• Be committed to helping our students achieve the very best and become as independent as possible.
• Be able to provide effective support for the development of the students’ communication.
• Be able to develop strong relationships to support the development of the students’ personal and social independence skills.
• Support students with their personal care and welfare needs.
• Be confident supporting children with behaviours that challenge.
• Be a strong advocate of inclusion.
• Be confident to accept responsibility and work independently, able to demonstrate initiative and have flexible attitude to the challenging demands of working with children and young people with additional and complex needs.
• Be able to work collaboratively.
• Be a reflective practitioner who aligns their values with the needs of the school.
• Be committed to continued professional development, via self-directed training and leadership lead feedback.

In return you will receive:

• Excellent continuing professional development.
• Bespoke training to meet the needs of our pupils, including Moving and Handling, NAPPI (UK), and NHS supported training courses.
• The support of committed enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues.
• A supportive and challenging environment.
• Pupils who are eager to learn and are a credit to the school.
• A host of staff benefits; including discounts and health & wellbeing advice/support.

Grade 4 Level 2-4 (£21,475 to £22,288 per annum) reduced pro-rata.

To ensure our school is the right fit for you please arrange a visit with or phone call with us.

To arrange a visit or for any other queries, please contact Samantha Hepworth Tel: 01904 553900.

Further information about the school can be found at www.applefieldsschool.co.uk

Applications to be submitted via the following https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: 24th September 2023

Interview Date: Week Commencing 2nd October 2023

Job Description - Support Worker.pdf

Supporting Information.pdf

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