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Student Support Worker - SEN Schools

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 16/07/26
  1. Full Time
£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Job description

Student Support Worker - SEN Schools

Skelmersdale September 2026 StartFull-Time & Day-to-Day Supply Opportunities Available Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education?

We are currently recruiting Student Support Workers to work across a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in Skelmersdale from September. We have both full-time, long-term positions and flexible day-to-day supply roles available.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop life skills, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Student Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
  • Build positive relationships and encourage student engagement.
  • Support pupils with communication, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.
  • Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
  • Work closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals.
  • Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

  • SEN education
  • Care or support work
  • Youth work
  • Mental health support
  • Sports coaching
  • Residential care
  • Psychology or education graduates

Successful candidates will be:

  • Patient, resilient, and empathetic.
  • Reliable and professional.
  • Passionate about supporting young people.
  • Comfortable adapting to different school environments.
  • Able to build excellent relationships with students and staff.

What We Offer

✅ Full-time and flexible day-to-day roles available

✅ Opportunities across a variety of SEN schools

✅ Competitive rates of pay

✅ Weekly pay

✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

✅ Valuable experience within specialist education settings

✅ Opportunity to secure permanent school-based positions

Whether you're looking for a full-time role from September or the flexibility of supply work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference in SEN education across Skelmersdale.

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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