Inspire students with special needs as a SEN Support Worker in Ringwood!
SEN Support Worker
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to reach their full potential? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Support Worker to join schools in Ringwood.
As an SEN Support Worker, you will work as a one-to-one and group support to pupils with additional learning needs and play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development.
Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of SEN needs.
* Assist teachers in adapting lessons and resources to meet individual learning requirements.
* Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, and social interaction skills.
* Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
* Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff and parents.
* Collaborate with teachers, parents, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure consistent support.
Requirements:
* Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance, or a relevant degree (e.g., Education, Psychology, Special Needs).
* A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach to working with children.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of pupils with SEN as a SEN Support Worker in Ringwood, we would love to hear from you!
To work with GSL Education as an SEN Support Worker, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "SEN Support Worker" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.