SEND Support Worker

Education Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking dedicated SEND Support Workers to assist children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in various school settings. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND, strong communication skills, and a patient, resilient approach. The role offers flexible contract options and focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment to help pupils reach their full potential. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Support from experienced consultants

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or care setting with SEND.
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Capability to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist with the implementation of EHCPs and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to adapt support strategies

Education

Relevant qualifications or SEND training

Job description

Job Title: SEND Support Worker
Organisation: The Education Network
Location: Various school settings
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

The Education Network is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Support Workers to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a range of educational settings. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusion and supporting pupils to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Support learners with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Assist with the implementation of EHCPs and individual support plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school or care setting)
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
• Relevant qualifications or SEND training (desirable but not essential)

Why Join The Education Network?

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Support from experienced education consultants
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivaled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates.

You will also receive personalised career support from the team and extra training and development for our candidates.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters, with highly supportive, committed and hardworking consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

Safer Recruitment and Equal Opportunities

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.