SEND Support Worker – School Based

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible working to suit your schedule

1000+ CPD courses through Milk Academy

Fast-track compliance and registration

Job summary

Milk Education is working with a large SEND specialist school in Guildford to recruit SEND Support Workers who want to make a positive difference for children and young people with SEND, including PMLD, autism, and complex learning difficulties.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged 4–19, help deliver EHCPs, and support emotional wellbeing, communication, and social development. A patient, caring, and non-judgemental approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Worker, Teaching Assistant or in a similar role is desirable.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs or providing personal care is advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND and a patient, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged 4–19 with SEND needs.
• Support the delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encourage emotional wellbeing, communication and social development.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, school staff and external professionals.
• Support with personal care where required, including Moving & Handling, toileting and feeding (full training provided).
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Adaptable

Team player

Job description

Milk Education is working with a large SEND specialist school in Guildford to recruit SEND Support Workers who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with a range of additional needs, including PMLD, autism, complex learning difficulties, and physical disabilities.

This role is suited to individuals who are patient, caring and passionate about supporting children to feel safe, understood and included in their learning. As a School SEND Support Worker, you will work with pupils who may be non-verbal, have physical disabilities, or require high levels of personalised support, so a calm, non-judgemental approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged 4–19 with a range of SEND needs, including PMLD, autism and complex learning difficulties
• Support with the delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Encourage emotional wellbeing, communication and social development
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, school staff and external professionals
• Support with personal care where required, including Moving & Handling, toileting and feeding (full training provided)
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils

SEND Support Worker Person Specification:

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Worker, Teaching Assistant or in a similar role is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs or providing personal care is advantageous
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• A patient, caring and non-judgemental approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to individual needs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance
• Flexible working to suit your schedule
• 5-star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook
• Exclusive school and trust partnerships
• FREE Perks Portal with exclusive discounts
• 1,000+ accredited CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub access
• School Preparation Pack to help you feel placement ready
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
• Access to our Unbottled wellbeing initiative
• Opportunities across Surrey and the surrounding areas
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency

Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven education recruitment agency committed to putting educators first. We partner with specialist schools across Guildford and Surrey, helping passionate professionals find rewarding opportunities supporting children with SEND.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.