Job description
Looking for a Disability Support Worker in Ringwood!
Job Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / part-time
Start: Immediately
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Disability Support Worker to join our dedicated team at a welcoming school in Ringwood!
About the Role:
As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive educational setting.
Key Responsibilities of the Disability Support Worker:
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualised education plans for students with disabilities, tailoring educational activities and resources to meet the specific needs of each student.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with disabilities, helping them understand and complete their work, and providing additional explanations and assistance as needed.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adjusting support strategies as necessary.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to share insights and strategies for supporting each student’s learning and well-being.
- Help foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where all students feel valued and included.
- Employ different instructional techniques and materials to cater to the diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Keep detailed notes on each student’s development and communicate this information to teachers, parents, and other relevant parties.
Requirements of the Disability Support Worker:
- Experience working with students with disabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, building positive and supportive relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish trust and rapport with all members of the school community.
- Show a deep commitment to helping students with disabilities by exhibiting patience and empathy in your interactions.
- Additional qualifications or training in special education are advantageous but not mandatory, providing you with additional skills and knowledge to support students with disabilities effectively.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate start date, providing you with the opportunity to make a difference right away. Alternatively, if you are seeking a later start, this could also be possible for the right candidate.
- Supportive school environments where your expertise in disability support will be valued and appreciated.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Disability Support Worker’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Ringwood!
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 across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Disability Support Worker’ 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.