Support Worker - SEN Schools

Support Worker – SEN School (PMLD, SLD, ASD)
Location: Surrey - Guildford, Camberley
Hours: Full-time/Part-time (Temp, Temp-to-Perm, or Permanent)
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: March/April

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to join our welcoming SEN schools across Surrey supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and a range of complex physical and learning disabilities.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in helping pupils learn, develop, and thrive. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide tailored support to ensure each child’s needs are met, both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care, including feeding, changing, and toileting.
• Supporting children with physical needs, including the safe use of mobility aids or hoists (training provided).
• Assisting with classroom activities, sensory learning, and structured routines.
• Promoting communication, independence, and life skills.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Creating a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, patient, and committed to supporting children with SEN.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks.
• Confident working with children with complex needs, or eager to learn.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Reliable, proactive, and resilient.
• Experienced in SEN settings (desirable) – full training provided for the right candidates.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Temp, temp-to-perm, and permanent opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing SEN training.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Real career development opportunities.
• A truly rewarding role where you can make a positive impact every day.

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit 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.
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