Physical Wellbeing Support Worker

Summary:

Physical Wellbeing Support Worker needed to support students with SEND in a dynamic educational environment.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing inclusive education and care for students with physical and intellectual disabilities, offering a supportive and values-driven environment for staff and students alike.

The Opportunity:

As a Physical Wellbeing Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities to engage in physical education, swimming, and enrichment activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student development and wellbeing while working in a collaborative, inclusive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of PE, swimming and physical activity lessons across all student pathways
• Assist students in adapted sport, therapy-based activities and enrichment clubs
• Provide personal care, including moving and handling, feeding and changing
• Prepare and maintain PE equipment to ensure safe learning environments
• Support therapy programmes including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy
• Assist with extra-curricular activities, trips and sports events
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and student engagement
• Work collaboratively with teaching, therapy and support teams to ensure all students can fully participate

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Basic literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and work as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety and student wellbeing
• Physically able to support moving and handling requirements
• Strong communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach
• Commitment to promoting independence, dignity and inclusion

Preferred

• Experience in physical education or therapeutic support
• Knowledge of SEND practice and inclusive education strategies
• Previous experience in a school or care setting

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to training in moving and handling, therapy support and SEND practice
• Opportunities to support enrichment, sport and outdoor learning
• Supportive, inclusive and values-driven working environment