SEN Support Champion for Complex Needs

Teaching Personnel; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time, long-term opportunity

SEND and behaviour management training

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression pathways

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking an SEN Support Worker for a specialist secondary school in Middleton, Greater Manchester, to support pupils with complex needs. You will work with teachers, therapists, and support staff to foster learning, social skills, independence, and positive outcomes across the school day.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care when needed, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement tailored strategies for ASC, PMLD, CLDD, and SEMH

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to provide personal care support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in specialist education, care or residential settings.
• Training in Team Teach or behaviour management is a plus.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC or alternative communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with learning and daily routines.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support.
• Support communication using specialist approaches.
• Collaborate with therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Personal care support

SEND passion

Patience & resilience

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking an SEN Support Worker for a specialist secondary school in Middleton, Greater Manchester, to support pupils with complex needs. You will work with teachers, therapists, and support staff to foster learning, social skills, independence, and positive outcomes across the school day.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care when needed, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement tailored strategies for ASC, PMLD, CLDD, and SEMH