SEND Child Support Worker

TeacherActive; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a compassionate SEND Child Support Worker in North Kesteven. This role involves providing personalised support to children with special educational needs, such as ASD and ADHD, across KS3 and KS4. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience and empathy while supporting emotional regulation and social development. Benefits include competitive daily rates and 24/7 consultant support. An enhanced DBS check and good references are required for registration.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Competitive daily rates

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND settings, schools, or healthcare environments.
• Confidence supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or communication needs.
• Openness to learning new skills and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils engage in classroom learning.
• Support emotional regulation and social development.
• Use visual aids and sensory strategies.
• Assist with personal care when needed.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive—regardless of their individual needs?
Are you passionate about offering nurturing, personalised support to children with SEND?

TeacherActive is partnering with a supportive, forward‑thinking secondary provision in Scunthorpe to recruit a compassionate and dedicated SEND Child Support Worker. This rewarding role is perfect for someone who is committed to making a meaningful impact on young people with a range of special educational needs, behavioural challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties.

About the Role

As a SEND Child Support Worker, you will support pupils across KS3 and KS4 who require additional help with learning, communication, social interaction, or sensory needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Helping pupils engage fully in classroom learning
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication and social development
• Using visual aids, structured routines, and sensory strategies
• Assisting with personal care where needed
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families

We welcome applicants with experience from SEND settings, schools, nurseries, alternative provisions, residential care, or healthcare environments. You should:

• Bring patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children
• Be confident supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, or developmental delays
• Value structure, clear communication, and consistency
• Be reliable, resilient, and committed to helping children reach their potential
• Be open to learning new skills and approaches

What You’ll Receive

• At TeacherActive, we’re committed to supporting you in your journey. You’ll benefit from a dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Free CPD courses and development opportunities via My-Progression
• Competitive daily rates
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Referral Bonus – earn up to £100 per referral (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE for fair and transparent pay

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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