SEN Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Poole seeks a dedicated SEN Support Worker to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. The role involves providing tailored support to students, working collaboratively with staff, and promoting an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates are nurturing, patient, and ready for a fulfilling role in special education.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly those with ASC, SEMH, or complex learning needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Availability for full-time, permanent work and a genuine passion for SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, including ASC and SEMH.
• Assist students with classroom tasks and emotional regulation strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver individual education plans (IEPs).

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour Management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare, education or health and social care

Job description

Job Title: SEN Support Worker
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs by using your patience, empathy, and resilience?

GSL Education requires a nurturing and dedicatedSEN Support WorkerinPoolefor a full-time, permanent position, startingimmediately. This is an opportunity to work in a well-regarded special needs provision that supports students with complex learning needs, autism, and associated communication or behavioural challenges.

About the Role:

As aSEN Support Worker, you will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with diverse needs, working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families. You will help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment that promotes independence, emotional regulation, and personal development.

Your Responsibilities are to:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist students with classroom tasks, communication, and sensory or emotional regulation strategies.
• Support students with personal care, if required, and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
• Promote engagement through patience, encouragement, and creative intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with teaching and therapy staff to deliver individual education plans (IEPs) and behavioural strategies.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCo.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly those with ASC, SEMH, or complex learning needs.
• A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learners with additional needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• A relevant qualification in childcare, education, or health and social care is advantageous but not essential.
• Availability for full-time, permanent work and a genuine passion for SEN education.

To Work with GSL Education as an SEN Support Worker, You Must:

• Have theright to workin the UK.
• Have anup-to-date CVwithtwo relevant references from the last two years.
• Have anenhanced DBScertificate registered on the update serviceor be willing to apply for a new one through GSL Education.
• Competitive hourly rate of£13.68 - £16.12, depending on experience.
• Work in a supportive and well-resourced school environment.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability.
• Dedicated support from your GSL consultant throughout your placement.

Join GSL EducationTodayand become aSEN Support Worker in Pooleand help create a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘SEN Support Worker’role, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.