Dunbar Education Recruitment Agency is currently working with a dedicated SEN school in Bedford that is seeking a passionate and motivated 1:1 Support/Community Support Worker. This school takes a unique approach to education, teaching students by stage rather than age to address gaps in learning and development. With a focus on SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), the school ensures each student receives personalised attention through dedicated key workers.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning Support:
- Implement effective teaching strategies to support the teacher and enhance pupil achievement.
- Assist in planning and delivering differentiated learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Help teach a broad, balanced curriculum that allows students to reach their full potential.
- Facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation in learning, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.
- Apply consistent behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
- Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment, organising resources and space effectively.
- Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and attainment.
- Plan and deliver keywork sessions tailored to the needs of students.
Supporting the Pupil:
- Build positive relationships with pupils, fostering self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion.
- Respond to behavioural incidents in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
- Assist with developing and delivering individual education, support, and care plans.
- Provide targeted support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns as needed.
Requirements:
- Essential:
- Experience in a school or educational setting.
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (SEN).
- DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
- Must have access to own car and hold a full driving licence.
- Desirable:
- Experience in planning and delivering learning activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive SEN school where you can make a significant impact on the lives of students with SEMH profiles. If you are passionate about promoting student development and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere to safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo Compliance Plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
