Student Support Worker - SEN Schools

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 23,985; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and flexible roles

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Student Support Workers to work across SEN schools in Skelmersdale from September. We have both full-time, long-term positions and flexible day-to-day supply roles available.

You'll support pupils with additional needs, build positive relationships with students and staff, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment. All applicants must have suitable qualifications and training as per the Teaching Personnel guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN education and support roles is preferred.
• Ability to support students with diverse needs in a classroom setting.
• Experience working with young people and ensuring their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Build positive relationships and encourage student engagement.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals.
• Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN education

Care or support work

Youth work

Mental health support

Sports coaching

Residential care

Psychology or education graduates

Job description

Skelmersdale September 2026 Start Full-Time & Day-to-Day Supply Opportunities Available Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education?

We are currently recruiting Student Support Workers to work across a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in Skelmersdale from September. We have both full-time, long-term positions and flexible day-to-day supply roles available.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop life skills, and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Build positive relationships and encourage student engagement.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals.
• Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

• SEN education
• Care or support work
• Youth work
• Mental health support
• Sports coaching
• Residential care
• Psychology or education graduates

Desired Attributes

• Patient, resilient, and empathetic.
• Reliable and professional.
• Passionate about supporting young people.
• Comfortable adapting to different school environments.
• Able to build excellent relationships with students and staff.

Benefits

• Full-time and flexible day-to-day roles available.
• Opportunities across a variety of SEN schools.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Valuable experience within specialist education settings.
• Opportunity to secure permanent school-based positions.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role from September or the flexibility of supply work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference in SEN education across Skelmersdale.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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