Job description
SEN Support Worker
Location: Wareham
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Support Worker to join a supportive school in Wareham. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide essential assistance to students, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities of an SEN Support Worker:
- Supporting students with SEN in their academic and personal development.
- Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning plans to meet individual needs.
- Building positive relationships with students, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Providing emotional and behavioral support to ensure students remain engaged and motivated.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility needs, where required, with dignity and respect.
Requirements of an SEN Support Worker:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students thrive.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
- Make a significant difference in the lives of students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Support Worker 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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.