At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with autism and complex needs in a specialist school environment.
- Company: Join a top-rated education supply agency dedicated to young people's development.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, guaranteed pay scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth and networking events.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable adults is preferred; caring and proactive attitude required.
The predicted salary is between 18405 - 22495 £ per year.
Hereford £92.56 - £105 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) September 2026 - Ongoing
SEND Support Workers are required to support pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs within a specialist Hereford school. This rewarding role is ideal for caring, proactive and enthusiastic individuals from education, care, healthcare or support work backgrounds who are passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential.
This school supports learners with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs and provides a highly personalised curriculum focused on developing the skills learners need for the life they want.
The school is looking to appoint dedicated SEND Support Workers to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff. You will support pupils to access learning, develop communication skills, build independence and engage in sensory and practical learning activities tailored to their individual needs. This role is ideal for candidates from care, residential, healthcare, support work, youth work or education backgrounds who are looking for a rewarding career supporting children and young people with additional needs. The role may include supporting personal care, mobility and medical needs where required.
Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
- A caring, patient and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A willingness to support personal care where required
- A passion for supporting pupils with SEND
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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