SEND Support Worker

Vision for Education; Hereford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Hereford are hiring a SEND Support Worker to help pupils with autism, SLD and complex needs in a specialist Hereford school.

You will work with teachers and therapists to enable learning, communication, independence and practical activities, including personal care when needed.

This full-time role offers a rewarding career path with PAYE pay rates, guaranteed pay, CPD and consultancy support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and develop communication skills.
• Help build independence and engagement in sensory and practical activities.
• Assist with personal care where required and work with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care

SEND enthusiasm

Job description

SEND Support Worker (Full Time, Temporary/Permanent)

Hereford

£92.56 - £105 per day

September 2026 – Ongoing

Job Summary

SEND Support Workers are required to support pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs within a specialist Hereford school. This rewarding role is ideal for caring, proactive and enthusiastic individuals from education, care, healthcare or support work backgrounds who are passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential.

The School and Role

This school supports learners with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs and provides a highly personalised curriculum focused on developing the skills learners need for the life they want.

The school is looking to appoint dedicated SEND Support Workers to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff. You will support pupils to access learning, develop communication skills, build independence and engage in sensory and practical learning activities tailored to their individual needs.

This role is ideal for candidates from care, residential, healthcare, support work, youth work or education backgrounds who are looking for a rewarding career supporting children and young people with additional needs. The role may include supporting personal care, mobility and medical needs where required.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to support personal care where required
• A passion for supporting pupils with SEND

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.