Support worker

Support Worker - Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Location: Seaford

Salary: GBP90 - GBP100 per day

Contract Type: Temporary (opportunity to become permanent)

Start date: Flexible

At term time teachers, we are looking for a compassionate and patient Support Worker to work with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will play a vital role in supporting children's development, promoting their independence, and ensuring they are safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to children with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and physical or sensory impairments.
• Support children with personal care, mobility, feeding, and other daily tasks where necessary.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and self-confidence.
• Use communication tools to support children with speech and language difficulties.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom environments.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN in an educational, care, or support setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of individual children.

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or Teaching Assistant).
• Knowledge of specific SEN conditions such as autism, global developmental delay, sensory processing disorders, etc.
• Experience using visual timetables, sensory strategies, or assistive technologies.

Why Work with Term Time Teachers

• Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Flexible work that fits your availability
• Opportunity to secure long-term placements
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - GBP125 for Qualified Teachers, GBP75 for Nursery staff/ teaching assistants
• Optional pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly team

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).