Support Worker

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Join our dedicated team and make a real difference as a Support Worker in Poole!

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Poole

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Start: Immediately

Contract: Full-time/Part-time (Depending on the candidate)

Do you have a genuine passion for transforming students' behaviour and well-being and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally?

GSL Education Bournemouth Branch are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker in Poole. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children's lives, working closely with them to foster both academic and personal growth in a supportive school setting.

About The Role

As a Support Worker, you will have an important role in encouraging positive behaviour and creating a supportive space for students to learn. You will help with their education as well as their overall growth, including their communication, social skills, and independence.

Responsibilities Of The Support Worker

• Implement Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) developed by teachers and SENCO, ensuring consistent management of challenging behaviours.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to help students understand and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Promote positive behaviour and social skills to foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to tailor and review behaviour intervention strategies.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and provide feedback to teachers and parents.
• Support teachers in maintaining a productive classroom through proactive strategies and assistance during lessons.
  
  

Requirements Of The Support Worker

• Proven experience working with students facing behavioural challenges in an educational or related setting is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management techniques and intervention strategies.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience to effectively support students in regulating their behaviour and emotions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with students, staff, and parents/guardians.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a positive and supportive school environment.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Earn between £12.82 per hour.
• Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
• Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
• Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
  
  

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Support Worker’ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Poole!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Bournemouth.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Support Worker’ in a school role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.