Job description
Job Title: SEN Support Worker
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time/Part Time
Are you ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs? GSL Education are seeking a compassionate SEN Support Worker to join a dedicated team in Eastleigh. If you have a passion for helping students overcome challenges and succeed academically, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
As a SEN Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children with diverse needs, providing tailored assistance that promotes their learning and personal development. Your expertise will help create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to achieve their best.
Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs (SEN), adapting to their unique learning styles and needs in a supportive, nurturing environment.
- Implement positive behaviour strategies to encourage constructive interactions, manage challenges, and support emotional well-being.
- Assist in adapting classroom activities and materials to ensure they are accessible and engaging, supporting students' understanding and participation.
- Work with students to build social skills, independence, and confidence through structured activities and positive reinforcement.
- Partner with teachers, therapists, and families to develop and implement holistic support plans, ensuring a cohesive approach to each student’s growth.
- Monitor and record student progress, updating support plans as needed to best meet learning and personal development goals.
Requirements:
- Prior experience working with individuals with special educational needs (SEN) in educational or care settings is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a caring, patient, and empathetic approach.
- Ability to implement positive behaviour management techniques, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
- Willingness to adapt tasks and approaches to meet the unique needs of each student.
- SEN-related qualifications, certifications, or specialised training are beneficial but not essential if experience is sufficient.
To work with GSL Education, you will need:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Support Worker role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Become a valued SEN Support Worker in Eastleigh and help shape a brighter future for students with special educational needs!