Part Time Job Vacancy: 1:1 Support Worker for a Child with Complex Needs
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,047 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | South London, Region |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 177330 |
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Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool Part Time Job Vacancy: 1:1 Support Worker for a Child with Complex Needs
Hours: 17 hours per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
Contract Type: Fixed-term - 18 months
Salary: £26,047 (pro rata - £11,830)
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and skilled 1:1 Support Worker to work with a young child with complex needs including Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, global developmental delay, significant speech and language difficulties (including apraxia), and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will support this child across all aspects of their development, with a strong focus on communication, physical access, emotional regulation, and learning engagement. This is an ideal position for someone who has a keen interest in SEND, as it provides a unique opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Local Authority SEND team and Early Years Educators in bringing the best outcomes for a young child with complex needs within a mainstream setting.
Key Responsibilities: Communication and Interaction
Support the child in using a total communication approach, including:
· High and low tech AAC
· Gestures, facial expressions, and objects of reference
· Model language and reinforce communication attempts throughout the day
· Follow strategies outlined by the Speech and Language Therapist
· Support consistent use of a communication book and/or visual timetable
Cognition and Learning
· Implement a highly structured, personalised curriculum
· Provide differentiated resources and concrete, multi-sensory experiences
· Use repetition, modelling, and intensive interaction to support understanding
· Help maintain attention and engagement during short adult-led activities
· Follow strategies outlined by the Occupational Therapist and Educational Psychologist
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
· Support emotional regulation, using co-regulation strategies
· Provide a predictable routine and visual supports to reduce anxiety
· Support emotional literacy development through naming and responding to feelings
Sensory and Physical
Assist with all mobility and physical needs, including:
· Use of adapted seating and equipment
· Positional support and transfers, with training from the OT/Physio team
· Support safe eating and drinking in line with health care guidance
· Support to develop independence with activities of daily living such as self-feeding
· Monitor fluid intake and ensure the child receives at least 1L per day (as medically required)
Personal Care
· Provide full support with personal care needs, including nappy changing and hygiene routines
· Maintain dignity and respect throughout
Multi-Agency and Record Keeping
· Work closely with external therapists (SALT, OT, Physio) and follow therapy plans
· Keep accurate daily records of communication use, progress, and care needs
· Participate in regular reviews and contribute to planning meetings
· Work with the nursery SENCo to complete specific learning plans which adhere to the child's EHCP, monitor and feedback on the child's development.
Essential Skills and Qualities:
· Experience working with children with complex needs and/or physical disabilities
· Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches
· Patience, emotional resilience, and a nurturing approach
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to carry out significant manual handling of a child with dystonia after receiving specialist manual handling training
· Reliable, flexible, and proactive in a busy classroom setting
Desirable:
· Background in Early Years or SEND support
· Training in Makaton, PECS, or use of high-tech AAC devices
· Experience supporting children with neurogenetic conditions
Benefits:
· Unique and specialist training opportunities due to the complexity of the role
· Competitive pension scheme
· Annual Bonus schemes
· £500 refer a friend bonus
· Value-driven nursery setting
· Paid training and qualification opportunities
· 40% Childcare discount
· Strong transport links
· Quarterly fun staff socials
· 29 days annual leave plus birthday leave
· Employee of the Month scheme
· Access to Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing
· Our very own nursery pets!
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Hours: 17 hours per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
Contract Type: Fixed-term - 18 months
Salary: £26,047 (pro rata - £11,830)
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and skilled 1:1 Support Worker to work with a young child with complex needs including Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, global developmental delay, significant speech and language difficulties (including apraxia), and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will support this child across all aspects of their development, with a strong focus on communication, physical access, emotional regulation, and learning engagement. This is an ideal position for someone who has a keen interest in SEND, as it provides a unique opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Local Authority SEND team and Early Years Educators in bringing the best outcomes for a young child with complex needs within a mainstream setting.
Key Responsibilities: Communication and Interaction
Support the child in using a total communication approach, including:
· High and low tech AAC
· Gestures, facial expressions, and objects of reference
· Model language and reinforce communication attempts throughout the day
· Follow strategies outlined by the Speech and Language Therapist
· Support consistent use of a communication book and/or visual timetable
Cognition and Learning
· Implement a highly structured, personalised curriculum
· Provide differentiated resources and concrete, multi-sensory experiences
· Use repetition, modelling, and intensive interaction to support understanding
· Help maintain attention and engagement during short adult-led activities
· Follow strategies outlined by the Occupational Therapist and Educational Psychologist
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
· Support emotional regulation, using co-regulation strategies
· Provide a predictable routine and visual supports to reduce anxiety
· Support emotional literacy development through naming and responding to feelings
Sensory and Physical
Assist with all mobility and physical needs, including:
· Use of adapted seating and equipment
· Positional support and transfers, with training from the OT/Physio team
· Support safe eating and drinking in line with health care guidance
· Support to develop independence with activities of daily living such as self-feeding
· Monitor fluid intake and ensure the child receives at least 1L per day (as medically required)
Personal Care
· Provide full support with personal care needs, including nappy changing and hygiene routines
· Maintain dignity and respect throughout
Multi-Agency and Record Keeping
· Work closely with external therapists (SALT, OT, Physio) and follow therapy plans
· Keep accurate daily records of communication use, progress, and care needs
· Participate in regular reviews and contribute to planning meetings
· Work with the nursery SENCo to complete specific learning plans which adhere to the child's EHCP, monitor and feedback on the child's development.
Essential Skills and Qualities:
· Experience working with children with complex needs and/or physical disabilities
· Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches
· Patience, emotional resilience, and a nurturing approach
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to carry out significant manual handling of a child with dystonia after receiving specialist manual handling training
· Reliable, flexible, and proactive in a busy classroom setting
Desirable:
· Background in Early Years or SEND support
· Training in Makaton, PECS, or use of high-tech AAC devices
· Experience supporting children with neurogenetic conditions
Benefits:
· Unique and specialist training opportunities due to the complexity of the role
· Competitive pension scheme
· Annual Bonus schemes
· £500 refer a friend bonus
· Value-driven nursery setting
· Paid training and qualification opportunities
· 40% Childcare discount
· Strong transport links
· Quarterly fun staff socials
· 29 days annual leave plus birthday leave
· Employee of the Month scheme
· Access to Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing
· Our very own nursery pets!
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.