Support Worker - SEN School

Teaching Personnel; Longridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A national educational recruitment agency is seeking dedicated SEN Support Workers to support children with special educational needs in Longridge. This role involves providing tailored support to enhance learning and development. Candidates should have strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position is temporary with the potential for permanency, offering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible agency work with regular hours

Supportive and inclusive environment

Opportunity for permanent role

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with SEN is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to different needs.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCP's.
• Supporting communication and behaviour management strategies.
• Encouraging independence and social skills development.
• Liaising with teaching staff and therapists.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

SEN Support Worker – Agency Basis (Temp to Perm)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Workers to join our team on an agency basis, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role.

You will work closely with students who have a range of special educational needs, supporting their learning, communication, and social development within a nurturing school environment. Your role will be to assist teachers and therapists in delivering personalised support tailored to each child's unique needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to pupils with SEN

• Assisting with implementation of EHCP's

• Supporting communication and behaviour management strategies

• Encouraging independence and social skills development

• Liaising with teaching staff and therapists to ensure consistent care and learning

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (preferred but not essential)

• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills

• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to different needs

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development

Why Join Us?

• Flexible agency work with regular hours

• Supportive, inclusive, and professional environment

• Opportunity to progress into a permanent role

• Make a real impact on children’s lives every day

If you’re ready to help unlock the potential of children with special educational needs, apply now!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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