School Support Worker- SEN

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking SEN Support Workers to make a difference in young lives. The role requires supporting students with special educational needs, providing tailored learning support, and assisting with personal care as needed. Candidates should have at least 6 months’ experience and a compassionate, resilient nature. This is a term-time only position with specific hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 5–16 with additional needs.
• Provide tailored, 1:1 and group learning support.
• Assist with personal care where required.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Join Our Team of SEN Support Workers
Make a real difference in young lives with GSL Education

Location: Leicester
Hours: Full Time – Term Time Only- Temp to Perm (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm) / Bank options also available
Pay: £89 – £100 per day (Teaching Assistant Level 2 Salary)

Are you a caring and resilient individual with a background in:

Care work or Mental Health?

Graduates seeking hands-on experience?

Carers or Support Workers looking to transition into education?

Then we want to hear from you!

GSL Education are working with SEN Specialist schools across Leicester, supporting pupils with special educational and behavioural needs. We're hiring SEN Teaching Assistants / Support Workers to help create a nurturing and empowering learning environment for children and young people.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting students aged 5–16 with additional needs

Providing tailored, 1:1 and group learning support

Assisting with personal care (where required)

Supporting the teacher with lesson delivery

Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Promoting independence and social development

Working alongside educational psychologists, social workers, and CAMHS professionals

Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs (including personal/lived experience)

Knowledge of needs including: Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Learning Disabilities, Attachment Disorders, LAC

A calm, positive, and compassionate nature

Resilience and a strong commitment to safeguarding

An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

⚠️ Please note: This is a term-time only role. Hours are non-negotiable.

Make your next role one that truly matters.
Join GSL Education and become a valued part of a child’s support journey.