SEN Support Worker

Location:

Cardiff, South Wales Pay Rate: £89.38

Hours:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract:

January 2026 Join Us as a SEN Support Worker!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

We’re looking for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support in our partnered special schools.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same! You’ll work with pupils aged 3–19 across all key stages, supporting those who find traditional classroom learning challenging. Your mission? Help them feel safe, understood, and capable of progress.

We need someone calm, patient, and resilient—someone who can build positive relationships and use effective strategies to manage behaviour and keep pupils engaged. If you can stay composed under pressure and bring a caring approach, this role is for you!

• A resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
• Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Skills to implement strategies for managing and de‑escalating behaviour
• Commitment to encouraging engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Willingness to assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs when required
• Dedication to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment

We’ll guide you through the process of obtaining:

• Must be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free online courses & discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to temporary and permanent roles in local schools

If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive and want a rewarding role in education, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’re 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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