Support Worker, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most? We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our specialist client schools, providing invaluable support to students with a wide range of learning, physical, and emotional needs.

About the Role:

As a Support Worker in a specialist educational setting, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Your role will involve working closely with teachers, educational professionals, and therapists to help our students achieve their full potential. You will provide support both inside and outside of the classroom, assisting with learning activities, personal care, and social development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND across a range of subjects and activities.
- Support students with personal care as needed, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety.
- Help students build social, emotional, and communication skills, promoting independence and confidence.
- Work collaboratively with a team of teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioural support strategies.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and motivated to learn.

About You:

We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people in an educational or care setting and a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs. You should be patient, resilient, and able to adapt to the changing needs of the students you support.

Required

Qualifications and Skills:

- Experience working with young people with SEND in an educational, care, or support role.
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a related field is desirable.
- An understanding of different SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and physical disabilities.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- A positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A passion for helping students develop their full potential, both academically and socially.

What Aspire People can offer you:
- £100 bonus after you have worked 10 days
- Holiday pay
- Flexible work in SEN schools local to where you live
- Long-term and permanent SEN opportunities
- A dedicated consultant to support you with placements, CV advice and interview preparation
- Industry-leading pay rates
- Access to free online SEN-focused CPD training
- Refer a friend scheme - earn £250 for referring a qualified teacher

If you are ready to help students flourish in a specialist school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a real difference!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks