Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker

Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker - SEND Schools - Leeds

Engage Education are looking for Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Workers to work across SEND schools in Leeds.

Are you an experienced Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or someone with experience supporting children and young people with complex needs? Are you looking for flexible, day-to-day work that fits around your existing commitments?

Engage Education works with a wide range of SEND schools across Leeds, and we are looking for reliable and enthusiastic support staff to join our bank team.

The Role

As a Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker, you will provide support in SEND school settings, helping pupils to engage with their learning and develop their confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with complex needs.
• Supporting pupils within small groups or classroom settings.
• Helping pupils to engage with learning and daily activities.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Following individual support plans, school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Providing cover for planned and unplanned staff absences, sometimes at short notice.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for flexible education or SEND support work in Leeds, with the opportunity to work across a variety of school settings.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, SEND or additional needs is desirable.
• Experience in a school, care, support work or educational setting is beneficial.
• A positive, patient and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Good behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Reliability and a willingness to support schools when required.

Why Work With Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we put our candidates first and provide ongoing support throughout your time working with us.

As a Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker, you will receive:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible, day-to-day work to suit your availability.
• Access to free CPD and professional development.
• Your own dedicated consultant.
• £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend.
• Wellbeing support.
• Travel discounts and retail offers through our partners.
• Opportunities to work across a range of SEND schools in Leeds.

How to Apply

If you're interested in flexible Complex Needs Support Worker jobs in Leeds, click Apply Now and submit your CV.

Alternatively, contact Engage Education directly to discuss the role and your availability.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, training and experience for the role.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake, or have undertaken, a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided throughout the process.

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We look forward to hearing from you!