SEN Support Worker

Connex - Birmingham; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting experienced and compassionate SEN Support Workers to support children and young people with complex SEN in a specialist school in Erdington, Birmingham. We have opportunities available for full-time, part-time and day-to-day supply SEN Support Workers, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

The role is ideal for candidates with a healthcare, residential care, support work or SEN background who enjoy person-centred care and working with

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN Support Worker roles or related teaching/assistive roles.
• Confidence with personal care and moving and handling.
• Experience supporting individuals with PMLD, autism, physical disabilities or additional needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach with a passion for helping children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with complex SEN and additional needs.
• Providing personal care with dignity, compassion and respect.
• Assisting with moving and handling in line with individual care plans and relevant training.
• Supporting learners with autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties.
• Promoting independence, confidence and everyday life skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants and other support professionals.
• Providing consistent, individualised and person-centred support.

Skills

SEN Support

Healthcare background

Moving and handling

Autism support

Behaviour support

Job description

SEN Support Worker

Location: Erdington, Birmingham
Pay: £95–£105 per day, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday
Contract: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Day-to-Day (Supply)

Are you a SEN Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Support Worker looking for work in Erdington?

Connex Education is recruiting experienced and compassionate SEN Support Workers to support children and young people with complex special educational needs (SEN) in a specialist school in Erdington, Birmingham.

We have opportunities available for full-time, part-time and day-to-day supply SEN Support Workers, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

This role is particularly suited to candidates with a background in healthcare, residential care, support work or special educational needs who enjoy providing person-centred care and supporting individuals with complex needs.

About the SEN Support Worker Role

As a SEN Support Worker, you will work within a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with complex SEN, PMLD and additional needs.

The focus is on providing holistic support, promoting independence, communication, sensory development and emotional wellbeing rather than concentrating solely on academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with complex SEN and additional needs.
• Providing personal care with dignity, compassion and respect.
• Assisting with moving and handling in line with individual care plans and relevant training.
• Supporting learners with autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties.
• Promoting independence, confidence and everyday life skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants and other support professionals.
• Providing consistent, individualised and person-centred support.

What Experience Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEN Support Worker roles.
• Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant roles.
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA) positions.
• Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles.
• Residential Support Worker positions.
• Care Assistant and Domiciliary Care roles.
• Complex Needs and PMLD support.
• Behaviour Support and Autism Support.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs.
• Confidence with personal care and moving and handling.
• Experience supporting individuals with PMLD, autism, physical disabilities or additional needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

What’s on Offer?

• £95–£105 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time SEN Support Worker opportunities.
• Part-time SEN Support Worker opportunities.
• Flexible day-to-day supply work.
• Monday–Friday working opportunities.
• Long-term placements available.
• Experience within a specialist SEN school.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.