Job description
Disability Support Worker in Dorchester
Job Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them achieve their full potential?
GSL Education are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to join a wonderful team at a school in Dorchester.
In this role, you will provide vital assistance to students, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed both academically and socially.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with disabilities.
- Help students with daily tasks and mobility, ensuring they have access to a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Work closely with teachers and other professionals to create and implement support plans tailored to individual students' needs.
- Promote independence and encourage students to engage with their learning and social activities.
- Keep detailed records of student progress and assist in monitoring their development.
Requirements:
- Experience working with students or individuals with disabilities is desirable but not essential.
- A caring, patient, and understanding approach to supporting students with special needs.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications in education or special educational needs are would be a plus.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Why join us?
Joining us as a Disability Support Worker means becoming part of an inclusive and supportive school community. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, helping them reach their potential. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work, this position in Dorchester offers flexibility and the chance to work in a rewarding role with great team support.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Dorchester.
For more information or to register your interest in this 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!