Job description

Seeking an SEN Support Worker in Winton!

Job Title: SEN Support Worker

Location: Winton
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time/Part Time

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs (SEN)?

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Support Worker to join a dynamic school in Winton. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with special educational needs and help them achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As an SEN Support Worker, you will be a key figure in supporting students with special educational needs. You will provide one-on-one and group support to help students manage their learning and behavioural challenges. You will develop and implement support strategies and work closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment. Your role will also involve supporting students in developing social skills and emotional resilience, monitoring and recording their progress, and liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for students.

Key Responsibilities of SEN Support Worker

  • Work with teachers to create tailored support plans that address the unique needs of each student.
  • Offer one-on-one and group support to help students overcome learning and behavioural challenges.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and help students develop strategies to manage their emotions and actions.
  • Work with teachers to ensure that the classroom is a supportive and inclusive space for all students.
  • Keep detailed records of student progress and behaviour and provide regular updates to teachers and parents.
  • Collaborate with external professionals to ensure that students receive comprehensive support.

Requirements of SEN Support Worker

  • Experience working with children with special educational needs is highly desirable.
  • A strong commitment to helping students with special educational needs succeed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
  • Collaboration is key in this role, and you should be able to work well with others.
  • Any relevant qualifications or training will be an advantage.

To work with GSL Education as an SEN Support Worker, 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

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, a bespoken service, and dedicated consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced education recruiters, we have helped hundreds of candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become specialist support staff, newly qualified teachers, fully qualified teachers, education psychologists, and even gain senior leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the Updated Service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Support Worker role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.