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SEN Support Worker

Wilds Lodge School – Rutland

£22,000 per annum (plus 12 weeks paid annual leave during school holidays)

To start ASAP

Your new role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students. We are currently recruiting for SEN Support Workers to work in a friendly and supportive environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people. The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/AHD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this just might be the job for you.

What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Experience of working with people with autism is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is.

What you'll get in return
Wilds Lodge is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

Desirable experience/qualifications

• GCSE/O’level or equivalent
• The desire to complete a funded NVQ Level 3
• Experience working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (desirable)
• A valid driving licence is required

Benefits:

• Relevant training is provided
• Promotion and career progression are available
• Starting salary £22,000 per annum (this includes paid school holidays)
• £2,000 - £3,000 relocation package available

Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 10:00pm
• Friday 8:00am to 3.30pm
• Sunday 5.30pm to to 10.00pm
• Term time only

Your new school
We are an Ofsted Outstanding independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We have a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students.

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Posters Information:

Name:WILDS LODGE SCHOOL

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