Disability Support Worker

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Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career? Your Skills Are Exactly What We Need.

Have experience in care, support work, residential care, sports coaching, or hold a psychology degree? You could be the perfect fit for a Disability Support Worker role with GSL Education.

We are on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workerto join a school inWaterlooville. Ifyou\’re passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and want to start making a difference immediately, this role is your opportunity.

Disability Support Worker|Waterlooville Full-Time | Monday – Friday | September 2025

Responsibilities of a Disability Support Worker:

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour, Autism, SEMH and mental health needs
• Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and a safe learning space
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support
• Working with children in the classroom setting
• Working with students one-to-one and small groups

Requirements for Disability Support Worker:

• Has experience working with young people, this could be as a Sports Coach, Dance Leader, Scout Leader or something similar (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Can engage children in and out of the classroom
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

To work with GSL Education as a Disability 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

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Disability Support Worker 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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Disability Support Worker, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.

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