Activity & Personal Care Support Officer

Fairfield School; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A large special school in Dewsbury is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Support Officer to support the learning and welfare of pupils aged 3-19 years. Responsibilities include supporting classroom learning, providing personal care, and engaging pupils in play activities. Essential experience with children in a school setting and a commitment to supporting those with profound learning difficulties is required. The position offers a fixed-term contract during term time plus inset days.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment with children/young people is essential.
• Experience with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning and interventions.
• Provide personal care to pupils.
• Assist with lunch while promoting independence.
• Support medical and physical needs under specialist guidance.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Support for personal care

Knowledge of special educational needs

Job description

A large special school in Dewsbury is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Support Officer to support the learning and welfare of pupils aged 3-19 years. Responsibilities include supporting classroom learning, providing personal care, and engaging pupils in play activities. Essential experience with children in a school setting and a commitment to supporting those with profound learning difficulties is required. The position offers a fixed-term contract during term time plus inset days.