SEN Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Hook is seeking an SEN Support Worker to provide essential support to students with special educational needs. The role offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN and a patient approach to support children. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students who need guidance the most.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated support from consultants

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism or social and emotional needs preferred.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices.

Responsibilities

• Support students who struggle with their class work.
• Help prepare lesson materials and manage classroom behaviour.
• Encourage children to do their best and facilitate a fun learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Patient and nurturing approach

Flexibility in changing environments

Job description

SEN Support Worker – Hook – ASAP Start – GSL Education!

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working with troubled children and a background in a care setting? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated SEN Support Worker to join a school in Hook. This is your chance to make a real impact by providing essential support to students who need it the most.

• Location: Hook
• SEN Support Worker
• School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
• Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
• Start Date: ASAP

Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you have a genuine passion for supporting young people, we want to hear from you!

The role of an SEN Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

The successful SEN Support Worker:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

To work with GSL Education as an SEN Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up‑to‑date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work‑life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this SEN Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.