Special Education Support Worker - Level 3

This Level 3 support post sits in the new SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy, part of St Bart's Multi Academy Trust. The worker supports teachers in delivering planned learning for pupils with special educational needs, gives feedback on progress and behaviour, and meets personal care needs. The base is split across two rooms and supports 16 pupils whose main need is communication and interaction.

An Enhanced DBS check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Carry out planned learning activities or teaching programmes set by the teacher, adapting them to pupils' responses
• Give the teacher feedback on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in recording pupils' progress and activities, and update pupil records
• Give pupils feedback on attainment and progress under the teacher's guidance, and support basic ICT use
• Arrange resources for lessons and activities, including assembling, moving and clearing away equipment
• Support pupils' social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to the teacher
• Share information about pupils with staff, parents and carers, and external agencies as appropriate
• Attend to personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, and physically assist pupils, including short periods of lifting
• Administer medication under an agreed plan and healthcare practitioner direction, after appropriate training
• Supervise pupils in classrooms, playgrounds and dining areas, assist at break times, and escort pupils on educational visits
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes designed and supervised by a therapist or carer
• Promote and safeguard pupils' welfare, raising concerns under academy procedures

• Enhanced DBS check

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Previous experience of working with SEND pupils

• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits
• Access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring
• Staff awards and everyday recognition
• Competitive pay
• Pension through LGPS or Teachers' Pensions
• Travel benefits
• Regular feedback opportunities and engagement surveys