SEN Support Worker / PA in Stopsley

SEN Support Worker / PA in Luton, LU2. A fantastic full-time position for a fun, active and positive SEN Support Worker / PA to assist a bright, creative, and energetic 10-year-old young lady with a visual impairment. £42,087.00 + Gross per AnnumWage/Salary: £18.50 Gross per Hour | £42,087.00 + Gross per AnnumDriver Essential? Yes, with your own vehicle as our client is based in a rural locationEssential: Supporting a young person with additional needs. Competent with social media use. *Female applicants only.Desirable: Visual impairment experienceStart Date: ASAPDays & Hours: Term-time: Monday to Friday 7.00am – 10.00am then, 3.00pm to 9.00pm. School Holidays: 10.00am – 7.00pm (same days), no weekends. 43.75 hours on average per week.Family/Client Pets: Not applicableRecruiter: Jade (url removed)About this client/child: Sophie is an intelligent, funny, and determined 10-year-old with a love for musical theatre, singing, and performing. Sophie and her twin brother were born prematurely (24 + 4 weeks). Sophie developed Retinopathy of Prematurity at birth and as a result she has a profound visual impairment. She attends a mainstream primary school, has an EHCP in place and is making remarkable progress, not only in terms of her education but in all aspects of her life.Overview of role: This main aim of this role is to facilitate and foster Sophie’s overall independence and self-help skills, giving her the experience and opportunity to learn how to work alongside her SEN Support Worker / PA to reach her goals and ambitions. You’ll offer her encouragement, support, and motivation to enable Sophie to participate in activities alongside her peers and explore new hobbies and interests. Sophie requires practical support after school to provide guidance and assistance with her homework, accessing and supporting safe use of social media, allowing Sophie to keep in contact with her friends and share similar experiences.Who this job would suit: A great full-time role for a *female SEN Tutor / TA, SEN Nanny or experienced Support Worker / PA interested in performing arts, savvy with social media and technology, who will enjoy working 1:1 in a family setting. We require a creative, flexible and adaptable person to support Sophie. Please only apply if you are a driver with your own car.What’s great about this job: Excellent training available, competitive payrates and ongoing supervision. Sophie is a joy to work with, she is focused, determined and with the right support, she will exceed all expectations.Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using out Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information.Please note: *Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client