SEN Support Worker

Support Worker – SEN Schools (PMLD, SLD, ASD, SEMH)

Location: Berkshire – Newbury and ThatchamHours: Full-time/Part-time (Temp, Temp-to-Perm, or Permanent)Salary: CompetitiveStart Date: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our welcoming SEN schools across Newbury and Thatcham. The role involves supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), and a range of complex physical and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Careful, 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.
• Experience in SEN settings (desirable); full training will be 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.

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