Holiday Camp SEN Support Worker - Witney, Oxfordshire

We are seeking proactive, passionate and patient SEN Support Workers, to enable children with additional needs to join in with peers and thrive at our multi-activity camps during school holidays. As SEN support you will play a vital role in ensuring the needs of SEN children are met throughout the day, ensuring activities are adapted to meet their needs so that all children can participate safely and confidently. You will work closely with the camp managers, camp coaches and parents/carers to ensure the children are well supported and promote a positive experience for every child. Being a SEN Support Worker you will be proactive, have strong communication skills, be adaptable and have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for children with additional needs
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of individual children
• Support children with a variety of needs including disabilities, communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Follow and implement support plans and EHCPs (Education, Health and care plans) where appropriate
• Be familiar with transitional strategies and adapt per child
• Liaise with the camp manager and parents/carers regarding children's needs and feedback
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Foster a positive, encouraging and supportive camp atmosphere
• Support behaviour management in line with camp policies and individual needs
• Work collaboratively with peers and camp leadership
• Assist with daily set up, pack down and general camp duties where needed
  
  At least 1 Years experience working with children with Special Education Needs
• Experience working in a School, Childcare, Coaching or similar environment
• Strong understanding of a variety of special educational needs
• Confident, calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Energetic, reliable and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety.
Desirable requirements
• A full driving licence and own transport
• A relevant SEN qualification
• An up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate on the DBS update service (can be applied for)
• Safeguarding Certificate (training can be given)
  
  Founded in 2008, Elite Youth Sports delivers exciting, high energy Multi-Activity Holiday Camps for children aged 4 to 13 across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Our action-packed timetables are designed to keep children active, inspired and smiling - combining a wide variety of recreational sports and activities that encourage teamwork, build self-confidence and develop new skills.
  
  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm
Salary: £10 - £12.85 per hour depending on age, experience and qualifications Reporting to: Camp Manager Your Benefits Our Staff are what makes us Elite! We already have an amazing and friendly team in place - but are now looking to grow. To enable our staff to grow in confidence we provide each staff member with the following:
• Elite Camps Uniform
• Competitive rates of pay
• 12.07% Holiday Pay (paid each holiday)
• Paid Ongoing Training and Development
• Progression within the organisation
• Staff Social Events
• On-site parking
• No weekends or bank holidays
Be the reason a child enjoys their time at Elite Camps; Apply Today. The chosen candidates will be shortlisted and invited for a stage one telephone call, if successful you will then be invited to a formal interview. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and already be living in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire area. No Agencies Elite Youth Sports Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and requires all employees and volunteers to demonstrate the same level of responsibility and commitment. All appointments are subject to comprehensive and appropriate Safer Recruitment checks, which may include, but are not limited to, DBS disclosures, identity verification, online screening, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where applicable.