SEND Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 16,490 - 18,450; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Friendly consultant support

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Worker in Mexborough. You will play a vital role in assisting pupils with special educational needs to thrive in the classroom. Responsibilities include providing personal care and fostering independence. Ideal candidates should have experience supporting children with SEND, excellent communication skills, and a patient approach. This role offers ongoing opportunities and weekly pay. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Patient, caring, and reliable approach is essential.
• Confidence in supporting learning and personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND during lessons and structured activities.
• Assisting with personal care needs sensitively.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Patient and caring approach

Strong communication skills

Team-player mindset

Job description

SEND Support Worker

Location: Mexborough
Pay: £89.38 – £100 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing

Are you someone who makes a real difference just by being you? Calm, patient, and brilliant at building trust? We’re working with welcoming schools in Mexborough who are looking for a dedicated SEND Support Worker to support pupils with additional needs and help them thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

The role

As a SEND Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in a pupil’s day-to-day learning and development. You’ll support students with their learning activities, provide personal care where required, and encourage independence every step of the way. No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

You’ll work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support teams to create an inclusive, supportive environment where pupils feel safe, understood, and confident to be themselves.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND during lessons and structured activities
• Assisting with personal care needs sensitively and respectfully, where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Helping create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• A patient, caring, and reliable approach
• Confidence supporting learning and personal care needs
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and equality
• Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and communities. Diversity makes schools stronger, and we’re proud to support inclusive recruitment.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Ongoing, long-term opportunities
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Friendly, dedicated consultant support
• Roles that genuinely value support staff

At Protocol Education, we’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

Apply today or contact me on [e-mail] for a friendly chat about the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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