SEN Support Officer

SEN Support Officer – Swansea

Support. Empower. Transform.

Location: Swansea
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £89.38- £95

Are you passionate about helping children with additional learning needs thrive? Do you have the patience, creativity, and compassion to make a meaningful difference every day?
We’re seeking a committed SEN Support Officer to join our team and support pupils across schools in Swansea.

As an SEN Support Officer
, you will work across schools to support children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Your role is to create inclusive, nurturing learning environments where every child feels understood, valued, and supported.

This position is rewarding, varied, and ideal for someone who is empathetic, proactive, and dedicated to pupil wellbeing and development.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a variety of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, and PMLD.
• Supporting children who may be non-verbal
  , require BSL
  , or need personal care
  .
• Helping to deliver individual support plans and adapt learning materials to match each child’s needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Supporting safe manual handling or mobility assistance for pupils who require it.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school-based staff to ensure consistent, coordinated support.
• Recording progress and maintaining safeguarding standards at all times.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, calm, and able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• A clear communicator with a flexible and positive approach.
• Organised, reliable, and eager to learn new skills.

• SEN support (ASD, PMLD, BSL, non-verbal communication, personal care).
• Health and Social Care roles.
• Manual handling or mobility support.
• Sports coaching
  , physical activity, or movement-based support.
• Any role involving support for children or adults
  , paid or voluntary.

• Experience supporting children or adults in any capacity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

• Qualifications in SEN, Childcare, Education, or Health & Social Care.
• Experience working within school settings.

If you’re committed to supporting children with additional needs across schools in Swansea, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief statement explaining why you’re a great fit to:
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