Support Worker In SEN Primary School

ABC Teachers; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a full-time position at an SEN Primary School in Coventry. The role involves working closely with a teacher and support staff to assist in the day-to-day running of classrooms and supporting the educational and emotional development of students with special educational needs. Suitable candidates should have experience in similar roles and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training opportunities

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated support consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning difficulties and autism preferred.
• Qualifications in relevant fields desired but not essential.
• Must be able to obtain references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher and support staff with daily classroom activities.
• Support students' educational, social, and emotional development.
• Build rapport with students to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport quickly

Education

Qualifications in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching

Job description

About the role

ABC Teachers is seeking a Support Worker to work at an SEN Primary School in Coventry on a full‑time basis.

A well‑established SEN school seeks a passionate, dedicated and attentive Support Worker. Working alongside a class teacher and a team of experienced support staff to assist with the general day‑to‑day running of the classrooms, building a quick rapport with the students to support their educational, social and emotional development.

The role is full‑time and can be ongoing for the right candidate.

About the School

The school caters to students with a broad spectrum of special educational needs ranging from moderate to complex and follows an embedded ethos to ensure students excel.

It is focused on creating a curriculum that recognises individual talents and personalities, encouraging all to flourish. The school is easily accessible from Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire.

About you

• Previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and looked‑after children.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools desired but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff, with branches across the country.

What ABC Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to ensure you receive the pay and working conditions entitled to.
• Free training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous referred‑a‑friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

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