Child Support Worker-School Hours

Milk Education is partnered with a Primary special school in Manchester City Center that is looking to appoint several Child Support Workers to start asap!

You will be required to work with children aged between 3 and 11 with learning disabilities and autism as well as other complex care needs under the supervision of the class teacher. Hours are 08.30 – 15.30 Monday to Friday, term time only. Applicants must be available for the 5 days per week specified and want a permanent role. 

To be considered for the post, you must:

• Have previous experience working with children or adults with Learning Disabilities or Autism within the last 2 years.
• Be passionate about working with neurodiverse young people
• Experience in moving and handling and personal care would be desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to build relationships with children or young people
• Have the desire to change the lives of young people

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Supervising the students in class, ensuring they complete set tasks
• Delievering interventions
• Guiding students through the curriculum
• Managing behaviour
• Upholding school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Personal care
• Supporting on school trips and outings

Full training will be provided for applicants making the transition from the health and social care sector into education.