Special Education Needs Support Worker - Level 3

St John's CofE Primary Academy; Keele; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's CofE Primary Academy is seeking a caring and dedicated SEN Support Worker to join our team on a 25-hour-per-week basis. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them access the National Curriculum and make progress in literacy and numeracy.

The role requires patience, reliability, and a nurturing approach to support each pupil’s academic and personal development within a warm school community.

Qualifications

• Experience providing learning support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and group support tailored to individual needs.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and how to adapt activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Deliver targeted academic support across the curriculum.
• Support pupils in literacy, numeracy and other areas of learning.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

National Curriculum knowledge

Patience

Nurturing

Reliability

SEN-focused support

Job description

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of St John's CofE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At St John's CofE Primary Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

St Johns CofE Academy is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary academy where our Christian vision underpins all aspects of school life. We are a school community committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and enabled to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

As a Church of England school within St Bart’s Multi‑Academy Trust, we believe our Christian ethos strengthens our work in promoting behaviour, personal development, wellbeing and community responsibility.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Support Worker to join our team for 25 hours per week.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, working 1:1 and in small groups to support both their academic and personal development. The role will involve helping pupils access the curriculum, develop their confidence and independence, and make meaningful progress.

We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing, reliable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs, with a strong understanding of how to support academic progress and access to the National Curriculum.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Providing targeted academic support across the curriculum.
• Having a strong knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and using this to support pupils' learning and progress.
• Adapting learning activities, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and other areas of the curriculum.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning targets and monitor progress.
• Supporting children's communication, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, confidence and engagement with learning.
• Creating a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom as required.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils.Providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as thosewith moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication,sensory or physical disabilities.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as directed by the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
• Providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in recording pupil progress/activities
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of theteacher
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, asappropriate
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help withsocial, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. Physically assistpupils in activities (may involve short periods of lifting, where mobility is an issue)
• Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitionerand following appropriate training
• Update pupil records
• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in theclassroom, playground and dining areas
• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
• Support pupils in using basic ICT
• Undertake moving and handling activities as required, assembling and cleaning away of equipment
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.