Support Worker, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

SEN Support Worker – Southampton (New Forest Border)

Salary: £21,(Apply online only) – £28,(Apply online only) per year Daily Rate:
From £90.28 per day (based on a 7‑hour shift, increasing with experience)

Hours:

08:15 AM – 16:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Contract:

Full‑time, January – Easter (potential extension to July 2026)

About the Role

Supply Desk is seeking a compassionate, proactive SEN Support Worker to join a specialist secondary school located on the border of the New Forest. The school supports students aged 11–16 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), offering a highly nurturing and structured environment.

This long‑term role begins in January, running initially until Easter, with a strong possibility of continuing until July 2026. You will be providing essential physical support, engaging students in meaningful activities, and helping them access learning in a safe, supportive setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people with complex needs and wants to make a genuine difference every day.

Responsibilities

Provide physical support to students with SLD and PMLD, including mobility assistance and personal care where required
Support students in accessing learning activities tailored to their individual needs
Build positive, trusting relationships to help students feel safe, engaged, and understood
Assist with sensory‑based learning, communication development, and structured routines
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver personalised learning plans
Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and stimulating environment both in the classroom and around the school
Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive interactions

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working in education, care, SEN, youth work, or social care settings

Understanding of supporting students with SLD, PMLD, complex needs, or physical disabilities

Confident providing physical support and comfortable with personal care duties

Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach

Able to work effectively with students on both a 1:1 and small‑group basis

Resilient, enthusiastic, and adaptable in a specialist school environment

Skilled in supporting emotional regulation and using de‑escalation strategies

Able to provide two relevant references

What Supply Desk Offers

How to Apply

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