SEN Support Worker

Looking for SEN Support Worker in Wareham!

Job Title: SEN Support Worker
Location: Wareham
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting young adults with Special Educational Needs in a practical and enriching educational environment? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join a unique school in Wareham as an SEN Support Worker immediately.

About the School

The school is an education setting based for 16 – 25+ years old with Special Educational Needs. It is based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The school operate enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The school focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills and animal care as well as many more, to enrich the lives and education of its pupils. 

About the Role

As an SEN Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping students develop independence, confidence, and employability skills. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide tailored support for each student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in vocational and classroom-based learning
• Assist in implementing personalised learning and behaviour plans
• Promote a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families
• Monitor and document student progress and wellbeing

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with SEN (desirable)
• A genuine passion for inclusive education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable)
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to drive

To work with GSL Education as an SEN 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.

Please be advised that this 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 information or to register your interest in the "SEN Support Worker" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.