Sen Support Worker
Job description
SEN Support worker
Location: Birmingham B13
Contract Type: Full time 8:30-3:30
Key Responsibilities
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Provide personalised one-to-one or small group support to pupils with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
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Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to each child’s individual learning goals.
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Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction through supportive and consistent care.
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Help pupils with daily routines, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.
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Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every pupil.
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Keep accurate records and contribute to progress reviews as required.
About You
Essential Qualities & Experience:
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Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in an educational, care, or community setting.
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A calm, patient, and empathetic nature.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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A proactive attitude and genuine passion for helping young people thrive.
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An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Please apply today by sending in your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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