Job description
COMPLEX NEEDS & SEN LEARNING SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED!
Location: Redditch
Full Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
⏰ Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £93–£105 per day
GSL Education is currently recruiting dedicated, compassionate and resilient Learning Support Workers to join a specialist SEN school in Redditch, supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, complex learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.
Age Range: Candidates must be confident working with children from nursery age through to young adults aged 16+ (post-16), adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting individuals with:
✅ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex needs
✅ ADHD and additional learning needs
✅ PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
✅ Looked After Children (LAC) and children with care experience
✅ Behaviours that challenge and emotional regulation difficulties
✅ Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
✅ Complex medical needs
✅ Epilepsy and seizure management
✅ PEG feeding and specialist care requirements
✅ Physical disabilities and mobility needs
✅ Multi-sensory impairments
✅ Non-verbal communication and alternative communication methods
✅ Personal care needs, including toileting, dressing and hygiene support
✅ Trauma-informed support and attachment-related needs
This role would suit candidates with experience as:
Learning Support Workers
SEN Teaching Assistants
Special Needs Assistants
Healthcare Assistants
Support Workers
Residential Care Workers
Nursing and care staff
Behaviour Support Assistants
Professionals supporting Looked After Children
Psychology, Childcare and Criminology graduates
Candidates with relevant personal experience supporting individuals with additional or complex needs
Psychology, Childcare & Criminology Graduates Encouraged to Apply!
Recent graduates and candidates with degrees or qualifications in Psychology, Childcare, Criminology or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children and young people with diverse needs in a specialist educational setting.
Requirements:
✔️ Available Monday to Friday during term time (Non negotiable)
✔️ Available to work 8:30am – 3:30pm (Non negotiable)
✔️ Confident supporting children and young people from nursery age through to post-16
✔️ DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
✔️ Previous experience supporting individuals with SEN, autism, ADHD, complex needs or behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
✔️ Graduates from Psychology, Childcare, Criminology or related backgrounds are encouraged to apply
✔️ A caring, proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs
Immediate starts available!
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!