Specialist SEN Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Specialist SEN Support Worker in the Bury area to support pupils across primary and secondary sectors with SEN/SEMH needs. The role focuses on academic, social, emotional and personal development within a safe, structured setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the multidisciplinary team to promote inclusive learning, implementing individualised strategies and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people with SEN/SEMH.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and boundaries.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN/SEMH.
• Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively within the school environment.
• Developing positive, professional relationships with pupils based on trust and boundaries.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Implementing pupil support plans and following them.
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff and external professionals.
• Maintaining safeguarding, professional conduct and pupil welfare.
• Contributing to a positive, structured and nurturing school environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Resilient

Consistency

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

SEN qualification

Education qualification

Supporting Teaching & Learning

Health & Social Care

Behaviour Support

Job description

Specialist SEN Support Worker

Bury | Primary & Secondary Specialist SEN Schools

Start Date: ASAP or October Half Term

Hours: Full-time | Term-time

Contract: Long-term / Permanent opportunities available

We are currently seeking an experienced and committed Specialist SEN Support Worker to join a specialist school in the Bury area, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary schools,

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated and supportive team committed to providing a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve their potential.

The Role

As a Specialist SEN Support Worker, you will provide targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote pupils' academic, social, emotional and personal development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively within the school environment.
• Developing positive, professional relationships with pupils based on trust, consistency and clear boundaries.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social development and behaviour management.
• Implementing individualised support strategies and following pupil support plans.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to incidents of dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
• Promoting independence, resilience, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff and external professionals where appropriate.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, professional conduct and pupil welfare.
• Contributing to a positive, structured and nurturing school environment.

About You

We are looking for a professional who is calm, resilient, empathetic and consistent, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may present with complex needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• A strong understanding of positive behaviour support and effective boundaries.
• The confidence to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A patient, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Experience within a specialist SEN school, mainstream school, residential care, youth work, education, healthcare or similar setting would be highly advantageous.

Relevant qualifications in SEN, Education, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Health & Social Care, Behaviour Support or a related field are desirable.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a speciali