Job description
Disability Support Worker – Outstanding Special School in Cosham
Location: Cosham
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP /September 2025
GSL Education are working with a client school in Cosham. to find a Disability Support Worker to support children with their reading, writing and various learning activities, inside and outside of the classroom. This is a special school for pupils aged 11–16 years with complex learning difficulties.
In this role, you will provide 1:1 support for children with developmental and communication needs. You will assist pupils both in the classroom and during outdoor play, as well as at other times throughout the school day, including lunch. Your support will help them engage in play activities and socialise with their peers, fostering both learning and personal development.
Disability Support Worker Required| Full-Time | Supportive SEN School| Cosham
Responsibilities of a Disability Support Worker:
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour, Autism, SEMH and mental health needs
- Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and a safe learning space
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support
- Working with children in the classroom setting
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Working with students one-to-one and small groups
Requirements for Disability Support Worker:
- Has experience working with young people, this could be as a Sports Coach, Dance Leader, Scout Leader or something similar (preferred, not essential).
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
- Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
- Can engage children in and out of the classroom
- Feels confident managing challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
To work with GSL Education as a Disability 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
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Disability Support Worker 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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Disability Support Worker, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.