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Job Title: SEND Child Support Worker
SEND Child Support Worker – Complex Needs School (PMLD)
Do you have a background in care or support work and want to make a real difference in a child’s life?
We are working with a specialist SEND school supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with complex needs, including PMLD, autism and physical disabilities. This is a nurturing, well-supported environment where staff work closely together to provide high levels of care, consistency and emotional support.
The school focuses on helping pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills, with every achievement — no matter how small — recognised and celebrated.
The Role
This is a hands-on support role, combining elements of care and education.
You will:
Provide 1:1 support for pupils with complex needs
Support with personal care, including toileting and feeding where required
Assist pupils with mobility and physical support needs
Help create a calm, safe and structured environment
Support pupils to engage in sensory and learning activities
Work closely with teachers and therapists as part of a supportive team
A big part of the role is building trusting relationships, helping pupils to feel safe, understood and supported throughout the school day.
Who This Would Suit
This role is ideal for:
Support workers, care assistants or healthcare workers
Individuals with experience in complex needs, disability or personal care
Those looking to transition from care into an education setting
You will be:
Patient, compassionate and reliable
Comfortable providing personal care and physical support
Able to work as part of a team-focused, supportive environment
Motivated by making a genuine difference to vulnerable young people
Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
Transfer your care skills into an educational setting
Gain experience supporting children with complex and medical needs
Work in a setting that values staff wellbeing, training and development
Access flexible work or long-term opportunities depending on your availability
You’ll be part of a team that truly values the role of support staff in helping pupils to feel safe, develop independence and experience success every day.
INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Laura Dowson </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>
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