Support Worker

Supply Desk; Allbrook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization is seeking a compassionate SEN Support Worker in Allbrook, UK, to support students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This full-time role starts in January and may continue until July 2026. Responsibilities include providing physical support, assisting with learning activities, and building trusting relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience in education or care and be confident with personal care duties.

Qualifications

• Experience working in education, care, SEN, youth work, or social care settings.
• Understanding of supporting students with SLD, PMLD, complex needs, or physical disabilities.
• Confident in providing physical support and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical support to students with SLD and PMLD.
• Support students in accessing learning activities tailored to their needs.
• Build positive relationships to help students feel safe and engaged.
• Assist with sensory-based learning and structured routines.

Skills

Experience in education, care, or SEN

Understanding of SLD and PMLD

Strong communication skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Ability to work with students 1:1 and in small groups

Resilience and enthusiasm in a specialist environment

Skilled in emotional regulation and de-escalation

Job description

Salary: £21,(Apply online only) - £28,(Apply online only) per year Daily Rate: From £90.28 per day (based a 7‑hour shift, increasing with experience)

Hours: 08:15 AM - 16:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full‑time, January - Easter (potential extension to July 2026)

About the Role

Supply Desk is seeking a compassionate, proactive SEN Support Worker to join a specialist secondary school located on the border of the New Forest. The school supports students aged 11-16 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), offering a highly nurturing and structured environment.

This long‑term role begins in January, running initially until Easter, with a strong possibility of continuing until July 2026. You will be providing essential physical support, engaging students in meaningful activities, and helping them access learning in a safe, supportive setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people with complex needs and wants to make a genuine difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical support to students with SLD and PMLD, including mobility assistance and personal care where required
• Support students in accessing learning activities tailored to their individual needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help students feel safe, engaged, and understood
• Assist with sensory‑based learning, communication development, and structured routines
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver personalised learning plans
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and stimulating environment both in the classroom and around the school
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive interactions

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in education, care, SEN, youth work, or social care settings
• Understanding of supporting students with SLD, PMLD, complex needs, or physical disabilities
• Confident providing physical support and comfortable with personal care duties
• Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach
• Able to work effectively with students on both a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Resilient, enthusiastic, and adaptable in a specialist school environment
• Skilled in supporting emotional regulation and using de‑escalation strategies
• Able to provide two relevant references

What Supply Desk Offers

How to Apply

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