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Teaching Personnel Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Worker to join a specialist secondary school in Middleton. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support young people with complex additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and positive outcomes both in and out of the classroom. About the School This specialist provision supports secondary-aged pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD) Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs Communication difficulties Sensory processing needs The school provides a structured, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil receives personalised support tailored to their individual needs. The Role As an SEN Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils throughout the school day. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will help students engage in learning, build social skills, develop independence, and regulate their emotions.
Responsibilities may include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support Supporting pupils with their learning and daily routines Encouraging independence and personal development Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies Supporting communication using specialist approaches where required Providing personal care support when needed Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team ✅ What We're Looking For Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals with additional needs Confidence managing challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner A willingness to provide personal care support Strong communication and relationship-building skills Patience, resilience, and adaptability A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND ⭐ Desirable Experience Supporting individuals with ASC, PMLD, CLDD, or SEMH needs Experience within specialist education, care, residential, or support settings Team Teach or behaviour management training Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or alternative communication methods What Teaching Personnel Offers Competitive weekly pay Full-time, long-term opportunity Access to SEND and behaviour management training Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Potential pathways into permanent employment The chance to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team Apply Today If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through Teaching Personnel today and help empower pupils with complex needs to achieve their full potential. 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. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
