Support Workers!

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker – Make a Lasting Impact in Bedford Schools!

Are you driven by a passion for creating inclusive and inspiring educational environments?

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and empathetic SEN Support Workers to join our team, providing essential, one-to-one, and group support within thriving primary and secondary Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Bedford and surrounding areas (including MK42 & MK44 postcodes).

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be a pivotal force in a student's development journey, helping them unlock their full potential.

The Role: Championing Student Success

As an SEN Support Worker, you will collaborate closely with educators and therapeutic teams to tailor support for students with diverse needs. Your work will directly contribute to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Your Impactful Responsibilities Will Include:

• Facilitating Learning: Guide students through their daily learning activities, adapting strategies to meet individual needs and learning styles.

• Empowering Well-being: Actively promote and support the social, emotional, and behavioral development of pupils, building resilience and confidence.

• Creating Safe Spaces: Help maintain a stimulating, safe, and positive environment conducive to effective learning.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside classroom teachers to execute personalized learning plans and enhance overall classroom engagement.

• Implementing Key Plans: Assist diligently with the practical delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We Are Looking For:

We are searching for compassionate individuals who are ready to commit to making a difference.

• Essential Experience: Prior experience supporting children or adults, ideally within an educational, care, or related setting.

• Knowledge Base: Familiarity with the challenges and rewards of supporting Special Educational Needs, including experience with challenging behaviors.

• Core Strengths: Exceptional communication skills, a highly collaborative approach to teamwork, and demonstrable resilience.

• Mindset: A flexible, proactive, and positive approach, driven by a genuine passion for fostering growth, confidence, and independence in young people.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We value our staff and offer a clear path for professional stability and development:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive hourly wage based on your experience and the specific responsibilities of the role.

• Career Security: Access long-term, full-time placements with genuine opportunities for transitioning to a permanent school contract.

• Stability: Benefit from a reliable PAYE contract, ensuring tax and stability compliance.

• Professional Growth: Access our discounted CPD Academy with courses specifically designed to enhance your skills in SEN support.

Ready to embark on a genuinely rewarding career? Apply today and join us in shaping brighter futures for children with SEN.

Be the Support. Be the Change. Be a Teaching Personnel SEN Support Worker.

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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