SEND Support Worker

The Education Network; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK seeks SEND Support Workers to assist children with Special Educational Needs across various settings. This role requires a patient and compassionate individual who can provide tailored support to ensure effective learning for pupils. Responsibilities include implementing support plans, engaging with students, and collaborating with educational staff. The agency values ongoing training and offers flexible working arrangements, aiming to support both children and professionals alike.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Support from experienced consultants

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or care setting with SEND.
• Strong teamwork skills and resilience.
• Adapting strategies to meet individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist with the implementation of support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Experience working with SEND children

Patient and empathetic

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt support

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

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard-working 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.

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 committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network 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.