Level 3 Community Support Worker
Location: Bletchley , Milton Keynes
SEN School (ages 11-18, primarily with SEMH profiles)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Level 3 Community Support Worker to join our team in Milton Keynes, supporting eight male students aged 11-18. These students have autistic profiles accompanied by anxiety and challenges related to speech, language and communication, which limit their ability to engage in larger settings. They receive individualised support in a small environment from their key workers to effectively address barriers to learning.
Requirements:
- DBS on the update service
- A minimum of 6 months' experience in a UK SEN environment
- Access to a personal vehicle
- Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 2 in English and Maths
- Full-time commitment required, between 8 AM and 4 PM, with direct contact hours from 9 AM to 3 PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist students with SEMH needs in regulating their behavior and emotions in the classroom and broader school setting
- Plan and facilitate school trips and other extracurricular activities to enhance holistic support and enrichment
- Carry out activities designed by teachers, tailoring them to cater to the varied needs of students with SEMH profiles
- Manage timelines for tasks such as marking assignments and administrative duties, while prioritizing students' emotional well-being
- Handle workplace changes and disruptions, including unplanned staff or student absences, unexpected parental visits, and supervisory responsibilities with professionalism and empathy
- Engage in sustained physical activities, including bending, lifting, and running during PE lessons, as well as assisting with personal care needs while adhering to approved physical intervention protocols
- Facilitate outdoor learning, lunchtime, break times, and off-site educational events in various weather conditions to promote social and emotional growth
Benefits:
- Mileage allowance for travel and a nurturing, safeguarding-focused environment.
- Support vulnerable young people in building confidence and achieving academic success.
- Access to training and development opportunities to enhance skills.
- Varied hours with a term-time only schedule for better work-life balance.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about teaching and are committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.
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If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.
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 with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, 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.
