At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised support to students with complex needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join an outstanding specialist SEND school dedicated to inclusion and student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and a rewarding career in education.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND needs and a warm, person-centred approach.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 31200 £ per year.
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: £500 – £600 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, Term time
About the School: We’re partnering with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Rochdale where inclusion isn’t just a policy – it’s a way of life. This close‑knit, nurturing school supports young people aged 11-19 with some of the most complex needs in the borough, offering bespoke learning pathways tailored to each individual. If you believe every young person deserves the right support to thrive, this is your kind of place.
About the Role: As a SEND Support Worker, you’ll provide hands‑on, personalised support to students whose needs require a little more – more patience, more creativity, more consistency. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families, you’ll help remove the barriers that stand between a young person and their potential. It’s challenging, meaningful work – and no two days will ever be the same.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience supporting young people with complex SEND needs – in a school, care, or specialist setting
- Confidence working with students with PMLD, SLD, ASD, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments
- A warm, person‑centred approach with genuine commitment to student wellbeing
- Ability to follow detailed support and care plans accurately and consistently
- Any experience of BSL, AAC, Makaton, or other communication approaches is a strong advantage
- CACHE, NVQ, or relevant health and social care qualification desirable
To Be Eligible You Must:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
- Provide two professional references from child‑related roles
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
SEND Support Worker in Rochdale employer: Fossepark
OCS is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where every team member plays a vital role in maintaining clean and safe public spaces. With full on-site training provided, employees have ample opportunities for growth and development, making it a rewarding place to work in Swadlincote.
