Work as a SEN Support Worker in Blandford!
SEN Support Worker
Location: Blandford
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you driven to support children with additional needs, helping them grow, succeed, and flourish both academically and personally? GSL Education are looking for compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Workers to join schools in Blandford.
As a SEN Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs. Working closely with teachers and other staff, you will help to ensure pupils feel supported, encouraged, and able to access the curriculum in a positive and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN, both inside and outside the classroom.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
* Assist teachers in planning and adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
* Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in overcoming challenges.
* Encourage independence, self-confidence, and resilience in learning.
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEN setting.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
* A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
* CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, Teaching Assistance, or equivalent qualification (desirable but not essential).
If you’re ready to make a real difference to children’s lives as a SEN Support Worker in Blandford and provide the support they need to succeed, we would love to hear from you!
To work with GSL Education as a 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.
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