Empowering SEN Support Worker — Secondary (11-19)

Teaching Personnel; Bryn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a specialist Secondary SEN School in Bury, supporting students aged 11-19 with a wide range of additional needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to promote academic progress, social development, independence and wellbeing, with personal care and behaviour support as required. A resilient, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals in education or care settings.
• Ability to support students with complex needs and adapt to different pathways.
• Willingness to provide personal care when required with dignity and respect.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
• Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and engagement
• Support students with a range of complex needs across different learning pathways
• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect at all times
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies
• Encourage independence, communication, and life skills development
• Support students' social, emotional, and mental wellbeing
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resilient

SEN experience

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a specialist Secondary SEN School in Bury, supporting students aged 11-19 with a wide range of additional needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to promote academic progress, social development, independence and wellbeing, with personal care and behaviour support as required. A resilient, proactive approach is essential.