SEND Support Worker

⭐ SEND Support Worker

South Manchester | SEND Schools & Specialist Provisions

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated SEND Support Workers to work across a range of SEND schools and specialist provisions throughout South Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build their experience within specialist education while making a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.

The Role

Working within specialist settings, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate to Complex Learning Difficulties
• Physical and Sensory Needs
• Global Developmental Delay
• Complex Behavioural Needs

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Support pupils to access learning and engage positively in school life
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities
• Encourage communication, independence and social development
• Implement behaviour support strategies and emotional regulation approaches
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes and enrichment activities
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

What We Offer

✅ Opportunities across a range of specialist SEND schools and provisions

✅ Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements

✅ Potential pathways into permanent school-based roles

✅ Valuable experience supporting pupils with diverse SEND profiles

✅ Ongoing guidance from a specialist SEN consultant

✅ Access to free professional development and CPD courses

✅ Competitive weekly PAYE pay

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• SEND Education
• Teaching Assistance
• Support Work
• Residential Childcare
• Care Settings
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology or Education Graduates

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

✔ Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

✔ A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ Confidence supporting pupils with additional or complex needs

✔ A genuine passion for inclusive education

✔ Full-time availability preferred (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)

✔ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Specialist support from a dedicated SEND recruitment team
• FREE CPD including safeguarding, autism awareness and behaviour management
• Access to a large network of SEND schools across Greater Manchester
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Consistent placements within supportive school environments
• The opportunity to develop highly sought-after SEND experience

Begin Your Journey in Specialist Education

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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