SEN Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Middleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time, long-term opportunity

SEND and behaviour management training

Dedicated consultant support

Career pathways into permanent roles

Multidisciplinary team support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate SEN Support Worker to join a specialist secondary school in Middleton. You will support pupils with complex needs, helping them engage in learning, develop social skills, and build independence alongside teachers and therapists.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals, strong communication skills, and a patient, resilient approach. Personal care support may be required in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.
• Desirable: experience with ASC, PMLD, CLDD or SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting 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.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Personal care

SEND experience

Job description

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:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Communication difficulties
• 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

Desirable Experience

• 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