SEN Support Worker – Southampton (New Forest Border) Salary: £21,(Apply online only) – £28,(Apply online only) per year Daily Rate: From £90.28 per day (based on 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 To apply, please visit (url removed) or click the apply button below. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Refer a Friend Refer a teacher or teaching assistant and earn up to £150 collectively. Contact us for more information