Five Education is recruiting a support worker to assist a Year 1 boy with special needs in Glastonbury. You will be working in a classroom setting and responsible for supporting the child on a 1:1 basis to access his learning and engage him in activities. The child has ADHD and ASD tendencies along with epilepsy, your main role is to ensure he is safe and help him develop social skills.This role is full-time and starts ASAP, running only during term time You will be responsible for supporting the child with fun daily activities, general supervision and providing companionship. Experience is not necessary, but the successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient and comfortable in handling challenging behaviour. This role would ideally suit psychology graduates wanting to learn more about cognitive and behavioral issues or those who have a background in support worker/care assistant. The work won''t be anything too academic but primarily focusing on developing their social and emotional skills. Main duties: Be a positive role model to the pupil, helping them to make progress in their social development Support students 1:1 by making curriculum accessible and changing approaches to make learning fun Help the pupil to remain ''on-task'' with the learning activity Re-affirm the school''s expectations of behaviour and effort Work closely with the teaching staff to ensure all lesson objectives and personal goals are achieved Essential criteria: -You will have the ..... full job details .....