Sen Support Worker

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

SEN Support Worker Teaching Personnel Middleton, Greater Manchester, England

SEN Support Worker

Middleton | Specialist Secondary School Agency: Teaching Personnel

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Worker to join a specialist secondary school in Middleton. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support young people with complex additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and positive outcomes both in and out of the classroom.

About the School

This specialist provision supports secondary-aged pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Sensory processing needs

The school provides a structured, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil receives personalised support tailored to their individual needs.

The Role

As an SEN Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils throughout the school day. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will help students engage in learning, build social skills, develop independence, and regulate their emotions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with their learning and daily routines
• Encouraging independence and personal development
• Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
• Supporting communication using specialist approaches where required
• Providing personal care support when needed
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals with additional needs
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner
• A willingness to provide personal care support
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND
• Supporting individuals with ASC, PMLD, CLDD, or SEMH needs
• Experience within specialist education, care, residential, or support settings
• Team Teach or behaviour management training
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or alternative communication methods

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Access to SEND and behaviour management training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Potential pathways into permanent employment
• The chance to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team