SEN Support Worker – Complex Needs | Full-Time, Long-Term
Location: Brierley Hill (DY5)
Pay: Up to £105 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Are you an experienced SEN Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?
Connex Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Support Worker for a specialist educational setting supporting children and young adults with profound and complex learning difficulties.
This role is ideal for candidates from a care, support work or healthcare background who are confident supporting individuals with complex needs and prefer a holistic, person-centred approach rather than a purely academic focus.
About the Setting
The school provides specialist support for learners aged 5–19, offering education and care tailored to individual needs. Facilities include a dedicated swimming pool, alongside opportunities for sensory activities, life skills development and learning both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role
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Supporting children and young adults across a range of ages and abilities.
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Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
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Carrying out manual handling tasks safely, following individual care plans and training.
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Supporting communication, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing and daily living skills.
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Helping learners develop independence, confidence and life skills.
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Working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide consistent, individualised care.
What We're Looking For
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Strong experience supporting individuals with complex SEN or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
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Confidence with personal care and manual handling.
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A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
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Experience in support work, healthcare or care settings is highly relevant.
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A genuine passion for improving quality of life and helping individuals reach their potential.
What's on Offer?
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Up to £105 per day, depending on experience.
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Full-time, long-term work.
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Monday–Friday working hours.
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A rewarding role focused on meaningful progress, wellbeing and independence.
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Opportunities to develop your skills and access additional training.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Sen Support Worker employer: Connex Education
Connex Education Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values each team member's contributions. Working in Lowton provides the unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience in an educational environment, with flexible hours that promote work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally, with potential pathways for permanent roles and ongoing development within the education sector.
