Senior SEN Support Worker – Complex Needs

Connex Education Partnership; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Worker for a specialist educational setting in Brierley Hill. The role supports children and young adults with profound and complex learning needs, combining care with education to promote independence.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time, long-term. Experience in care or healthcare settings is valued, and you will provide personal and practical support, contributing to safe, person-centred learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting individuals with complex SEN or PMLD.
• Confidence with personal care and manual handling.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Experience in support work, healthcare or care settings is highly relevant.
• A genuine passion for improving quality of life and helping individuals reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young adults across a range of ages and abilities.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Carrying out manual handling tasks safely, following individual care plans and training.
• Supporting communication, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing and daily living skills.
• Helping learners develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide consistent, individualised care.

Skills

Complex SEN

Personal care

Manual handling

Compassionate approach

Support work/healthcare experience

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Worker for a specialist educational setting in Brierley Hill. The role supports children and young adults with profound and complex learning needs, combining care with education to promote independence.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time, long-term. Experience in care or healthcare settings is valued, and you will provide personal and practical support, contributing to safe, person-centred learning and wellbeing.