Job description
Role: SEN Support Worker
Location: Dorchester
Salary Scale: £13.68 to £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full time/Part time
Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with additional needs?
GSL Education are seeking a reliable and empathetic SEN Support Worker to join a supportive care and education setting in the Dorchester area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, experience in care, or a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
About the Role:
You will provide personalised support to individuals with special educational needs, helping them with daily routines, promoting independence, and ensuring their wellbeing and safety. You will encourage engagement, deliver structured support plans, and help create a nurturing environment where service users feel valued and respected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personalised Care: Provide practical and emotional support based on individual needs.
- Daily Living Support: Assist with routines, learning activities, and community access.
- Behaviour & Emotional Support: Use supportive strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional stability.
- Progress Monitoring: Record key observations and communicate updates to senior staff.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals.
To succeed as an SEN Support Worker, you will need:
- Previous experience in care, education, or supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to follow personalised plans.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to meeting individual needs.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.68–£16.12, based on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time and full-time roles.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- A rewarding chance to directly support individuals with additional needs.
Please be advised that this role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, and successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for a new one.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing high-quality support and care staff across the UK.
To apply, click ‘apply now’ and submit your up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
We look forward to welcoming a committed SEN Support Worker to our team!