SEN Support Worker

Education World Ltd; Consett; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PAYE Only

Free CPD Opportunities

REC Audited Education Status

Trustpilot rating

Supportive team

Candidate First Approach

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Education World are partnering with a post 16 college in the Consett and Newcastle areas to recruit Support Workers with SEN and autism understanding to confidently engage learners aged 14+ with complex needs.

You will work 1:1 with students, helping them navigate timetables and participate in lessons, requiring a supportive presence and strong behaviour management across diverse needs. Full and part-time roles are available, with ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or understanding autism certification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children and young adults with additional needs.
• Positive can-do attitude and ability to support students daily.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to adapt to different learning environments and support timetable navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to learners aged 14+ with complex needs.
• Help students navigate timetables and engage in lessons.
• Maintain a supportive presence and adapt to diverse behaviours.
• Assist with day-to-day activities while encouraging learning.
• Support students to reach their fullest potential in class.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism understanding

Behaviour management

Support learners 14+

Positive attitude

Learning support

Job description

• Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority

Are you a supportive and enthusiastic Support worker?

Do you have experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Are you looking for a new opportunity to utilise your skills?

Education World are currently working with a post 16 college based in the Consett and Newcastle areas, who are keen to take on Support Workers with SEN and Understanding Autism experience to confidently engage and support learners aged 14+ with complex needs & behaviour difficulties.

The role is working 121 with college learners, helping them navigate their time table and engage effectively within lessons.

A positive, enthusiastic individual who is able to bring previous knowledge and experience to the classroom is exactly what this college is looking for. The students within such schools require a supportive presence who will be able to adapt to different situations. With SEN widely varying, the children have many different needs, which should always be a priority. Suitable experience from working with either children or vulnerable adults is greatly beneficial.

Desirable Candidates Should:

• Have experience either working in an SEN environment, have a Understanding Autism certification or equivalent experience.
• Have experience working with children & young adults with additional needs.
• Have a positive can-do attitude.
• Be able to support the students with day to day activities while helping them to learn and adapt to the learning environment.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be confident they can ensure all pupils reach their fullest potential.

This partner college offers courses for learners aged 14 and over. Provision for 14 and 15 year olds is provided by the ‘Transitional Development Team’. This service gives unique, bespoke provision to help young people who are unable to remain in the school environment. Intense support is given around behaviour, responsibility, social and emotional management. With the Foundation learning team catering for students with moderate learning difficulties and a range of disabilities.

Full and Part time Roles available.

Why Work with Education World?

• REC Audited Education Status – We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
• Weekly Pay – Always on time, every Friday
• PAYE Only – No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
• Free CPD Opportunities – Upskill with access to a wide range of professional development
• Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot – Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
• Supportive Team – Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools
• Candidate First Approach – Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority
• Referral Bonus – refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments – our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.