Support Worker - Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Heathfield
Salary: £90 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Temporary (opportunity to become permanent)
Start date: Flexible
At term time teachers, we are seeking a compassionate and patient Support Worker to work with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will play a vital role in supporting children's development, promoting their independence, and ensuring they are safe.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 or small group support to children with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and physical or sensory impairments.
* Support children with personal care, mobility, feeding, and other daily tasks where necessary.
* Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and self-confidence.
* Use communication tools to support children with speech and language difficulties.
* Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children.
* Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom environments.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience working with children or young people with SEN in an educational, care, or support setting.
* A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of individual children.
Desirable Criteria:
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or Teaching Assistant).
* Knowledge of specific SEN conditions such as autism, global developmental delay, sensory processing disorders, etc.
* Experience using visual timetables, sensory strategies, or assistive technologies.
Why Work with Term Time Teachers
* Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
* Flexible work that fits your availability
* Opportunity to secure long-term placements
* Refer-a-Friend Bonus - £125 for Qualified Teachers, £75 for Nursery staff/ teaching assistants
* Optional pension scheme
* Supportive and friendly team
Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!
Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).
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