SEND Support Worker

Dovetail and Slate; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 23,910 - 29,223; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in the Huddersfield area are recruiting SEND Support Workers to join a college team supporting vulnerable students across curriculum sites. You will help with learning, achievement and progression inside and outside the classroom.

Roles offer 18, 24 or 30 hours per week during 38 term weeks, with a pro rata salary of £26,567 FTE. The post focuses on student well-being, independence, and collaboration with tutors.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education is essential.
• Strong digital and communication skills are required to support learning.
• A toolkit of strategies to promote student independence is needed.
• Proficiency in communicating clearly with the public is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive, professional relationships with students and promote self-esteem.
• Provide physical and personal care support to students as required.
• Collaborate with tutors and use initiative to support learning across curriculum sites.
• Champion the college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in daily work.

Skills

Digital skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C / 4+)

Level 2 qualification relevant to post

Job description

SEND Support Workers (Multiple Posts Available)

Salary: FTE £26,567 (Pro rata based on hours and weeks)

Hours & Weeks: 18, 24, or 30 hours per week | All roles are 38 weeks per year (Term-Time)

Location: Multiple Locations (Huddersfield area)

About the Opportunity

Are you already working in education and looking for a new challenge? Or are you currently employed in industry and looking to work more closely with your community? At Dovetail and Slate, we are partnering with a successful local college to find dedicated SEND Support Workers. By joining the college team, you will play a vital role in nurturing and developing the next generation of professionals-from construction workers and engineers to healthcare staff and beyond. The college is continually striving to innovate, and this is your chance to be part of that story.

The Role

Based within the SEND Department (Student Experience), these positions provide exceptional student support across all curriculum areas and college sites. You will work with the most vulnerable SEND students to support their learning, achievement, and progression into adulthood, both inside and outside the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop supportive, professional relationships with students, utilizing tailored strategies to promote and reinforce their self-esteem.
• Provide physical and personal care support to students as required.
• Work collaboratively under the direction of the class tutor while confidently using your own initiative.
• Champion the college's core values of Kindness, Unity, and Excellence in your daily role.

Note on Safeguarding: Due to the nature of this work, an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is essential.

About You

The ideal candidates will have a passion for the transformative power of education and a culture of mutual support.

Requirements

• Experience (Essential): Previous experience working with young people in an educational capacity, with a strong understanding of EHCPs and SEND.
• Skills (Essential): Proven knowledge of different learning needs, a toolkit of strategies to support student independence, and excellent digital and communication skills.
• Qualifications (Essential): A minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy (e.g., GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C / 4 or above) alongside a minimum Level 2 qualification relevant to the post.
• Language Proficiency (Essential): The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

What is On Offer

• Robust staff development, including a structured mentoring scheme.
• Financial contributions toward external qualifications.
• Skills development pathways for current and aspiring managers.
• A comprehensive benefits package featuring an Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel.