Disability Support Worker

Job Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Gateshead
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Are you committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with disabilities? Do you have the patience, empathy, and passion to support young learners with profound learning difficulties and severe autism? If so, we want you on our team!
We are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a dedicated staff at a specialised school in Gateshead. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for children with profound learning difficulties and severe autism, offering personalized care and education to help them thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to children with profound learning difficulties and severe autism.
• Assist with daily activities, adapting tasks and routines to the individual needs of each child.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment that promotes positive learning experiences.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the children to foster their independence and personal development.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure each child receives the appropriate level of care and assistance.

Requirements:

• A caring, proactive, and nurturing attitude.
• Patience and a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by children with severe autism and profound learning difficulties.
• Previous experience in a disability support or SEN setting is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your commitment to helping children reach their potential.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the children you support.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with disabilities.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you’re passionate about working with children with special needs and want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this role please email Genna.sinclair @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + stands. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All interviewing is being conducted via video calling software, Teams. Access to a PC/laptopwith audio and video capabilities or a smart phone will be required.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.