Job description
Searching for a SEN Support Worker in Weymouth!
Job Title: SEN Support Worker
Location: Weymouth
Pay Rate: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time/Part Time
Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs?
A supportive and inclusive school in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Worker to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide tailored support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities of the SEN Support Worker:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN needs.
- Assist with adapting learning activities and resources to meet individual requirements.
- Encourage independence, self-confidence, and positive social interactions.
- Support behaviour management strategies in a calm and constructive way.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and parents/carers to monitor progress and share feedback.
Ideal Candidate Requirements of the SEN Support Worker:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
- Ability to adapt to different situations and respond to individual needs.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What does GSL Education Offer?
- Competitive daily pay reflective of your experience.
- Supportive consultants who genuinely care about your development.
- Flexible opportunities in schools that value inclusion and support staff wellbeing.
If you’re dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching educational journey for children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become an essential part of a compassionate school team in Weymouth.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Support Worker’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.