Educational Support Worker - Specialist SEND Provision Location: Stockport, Manchester Salary: £100.00 - £110.00 per day (dependent on payroll selection) Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: Immediate start available
Support Learners with Special Educational Needs in a Compassionate, Structured Environment
Simply Education is looking to appoint a committed and empathetic Educational Support Worker to work in a specialist SEND school in the Stockport area. The setting supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Global Development Delay (GDD), communication challenges, and associated social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who require tailored learning support and emotional guidance in a nurturing and structured learning environment.
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Key Responsibilities
* Provide targeted one-to-one and small group support to pupils with complex SEND profiles * Adapt learning materials and activities under teacher direction to suit individual learning styles * Support students with personal development, communication, and emotional regulation * Help implement EHCP targets and individual support strategies across the school day * Assist with transitions, sensory breaks, and structured play to promote calm and engagement * Work closely with SENCOs, class teachers, therapists, and external agencies * Maintain high levels of safeguarding, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the day
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Person Specification
* Experience working with children or young people with SEND, including Autism, speech and language needs, or cognitive delay * Knowledge of SEND strategies, such as PECS, Makaton, sensory integration, or visual timetables (desirable) * A calm, patient, and understanding approach with a focus on consistency and structure
* Familiarity with or interest in trauma-informed and person-centred practice * Strong emotional resilience and the ability to manage complex behaviour professionally * Relevant qualifications in education, child development, psychology, or health and social care (desirable but not essential) * A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs
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Why Join Simply Education?
* A long-term, full-time position within a well-established and supportive SEND provision * Competitive daily rates based on experience and payroll options * Access to free CPD, including Autism awareness, SEND frameworks, and behaviour management * A dedicated consultant who specialises in SEND placements across Greater Manchester * Clear progression opportunities for those wishing to develop within SEND education * The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who require consistency, care, and understanding
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How to Apply
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Josh Graham at our Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email .
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Recruitment Process
* Application and CV review * Interview (online or in person) * Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references required
All roles are subject to stringent safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)