Disability Classroom Support

Needed a Disability Classroom Support in Weymouth!

Job Title: Disability Classroom Support
Location: Weymouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a classroom setting? Do you want to help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful difference in their school life? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Disability Classroom Support professional to join a school in Weymouth starting immediately.

About the School:

The school embraces students from diverse backgrounds and supports a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It focuses on individualised learning, emphasising respect, inclusivity, and excellence. They celebrate diversity and prioritise student well-being and growth, fostering a positive and supportive environment. With a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional opportunities, it prioritises building relationships, promoting independence, and fostering engagement through joyful learning experiences.

About the Role:

As a Disability Classroom Support, you will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils with disabilities throughout the school day. You will assist in creating an inclusive classroom environment, provide one-to-one or small group support, and help ensure each pupil can access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with disabilities.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and adapting resources for pupils’ needs.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help with personal care and mobility assistance where needed.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem in pupils.
• Monitor and report pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to meet pupil needs.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with disabilities in a school or similar setting.
• CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance, or equivalent (desirable).
• A degree in Psychology, SEN, Counselling or a similar field is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

If you are passionate about helping students with disabilities thrive in the classroom and are looking for a role as a Disability Classroom Support in Weymouth, we would love to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Disability Classroom Support, you should:

• 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 update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires 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.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Disability Classroom Support" 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.