SEN Support Worker

Academics; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting an SEN Support Worker to join specialist schools across Chester, offering short-term and long-term roles in both part-time and full-time capacities.

This role is ideal for those aiming to make a difference for children with additional needs, whether you are an experienced SEN Support Worker or starting a career in teaching or support work. Initial opportunities span various school settings in Chester.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, particularly those with additional needs.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Genuine passion for supporting children to succeed.
• Confident working as part of a school or support team.
• Psychology graduates and backgrounds in care/youth/education encouraged to apply.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Assist with behaviour management and personal care.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support learning.
• Promote inclusive, positive learning environments.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring, patient, resilient

Relational skills

Passion to help children

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential?

Academics are currently looking to recruit a SEN Support Worker to join a range of welcoming and supportive specialist schools across Chester, with a variety of short-term and long-term opportunities available on both a part-time and full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs - whether you're an experienced SEN Support Worker or you're looking to take your first steps towards a career in teaching, education or support work.

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional needs
• A caring, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• A genuine passion for supporting children to succeed
• Confidence working as part of a wider school or support team
• A willingness to learn and develop within an SEN environmentPsychology graduates and candidates with backgrounds in care, support work, youth work or education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Experience supporting children and young people with challenging behaviour, complex needs or physical needs would also be advantageous.

What you could gain

As an SEN Support Worker, you could gain valuable experience in areas such as:

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Developing behaviour-management strategies
• Communication and social development
• Supporting personal care and physical needs
• Working alongside teachers and specialist professionals
• Creating positive, inclusive learning environments

Whether you're an experienced SEN Support Worker looking for your next opportunity or a Psychology graduate considering a career in teaching, Academics can help you find a role that suits your experience, ambitions and availability.