SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Job Reference: 83680
  • Date Posted: 3 June 2026
  • Recruiter: Flourish Education
  • Location: Worcester
  • Salary: £92.59 to £100 Per Day
  • Sector: SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Contact: Leonie Ellis
  • Email: leonie.ellis@flourisheducation.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01902 544943
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Job Description

We are currently recruiting Child Residential Support Workers, SEN Support Workers, and Youth Professionals to join a specialist school in the Worcester area. This unique setting supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and mixed complex needs.
 
The school provides a highly personalised approach to learning and support, with just 29 pupils on roll and a maximum of four pupils per class. All children have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring that support is tailored to their individual needs. Many pupils receive either 1:1 or 2:1 support throughout the school day, creating a nurturing and structured environment where every child can thrive.
 
The school is divided into three specialist learning provisions, designed to meet the varying needs of its pupils and provide the most appropriate educational and therapeutic support. Staff work closely together to ensure each child receives consistent care, encouragement, and opportunities for development both academically and socially.
 
We are looking for individuals with a positive, willing nature who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience in residential care, support work, youth work, education, healthcare, or similar settings would be beneficial, although a genuine desire to make a difference is equally important.
 
The SEN support worker role
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including those with ASD, SEMH and SLD
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, routines and social interaction
  • Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
  • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to support pupils’ individual needs and EHCP outcomes
  • Support pupils with personal care or physical needs where required
  • Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
  • Build trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviours
 
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles:
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Children’s Support Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • Behaviour Mentor
  • Family Support Worker
  • SEN Support Worker
 
Experience working with children with Autism, Severe learning difficulties, behavioural needs or additional support needs is highly desirable.  
  
We are looking for individuals who are
  • Empathetic, resilient and patient
  • Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
  • Calm and confident in challenging situations
  • Adaptable and able to build positive relationships
  • Comfortable supporting personal care where required
  • Willing to work as part of a team in a specialist school setting
 
Requirements
  • Experience in a care, support or mentoring role
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Experience supporting individuals with ASD, SEMH or additional needs is desirable
  • Relevant training such as Team Teach, MAPA, Makaton or PECS is beneficial but not essential
 
Our Promise to you!
 
You have full control over your schedule,  we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you.
 
As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love; working as a SEN Support Worker for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:
  • £92.59 - £100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £18,049.20 - £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension Contributions
  • Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work
 
As a SEN Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work within a specialist SEN school based in the Worcester area. The school is well-resourced, offers on-site parking, and is easily accessible from nearby areas such as Droitwich Spa, Malvern, Pershore, Evesham, Redditch, and the wider Worcester region.           
 
Looking to transfer your care experience into a rewarding role in education? Apply today to become a SEN Support Worker with Flourish Education.  Your next rewarding opportunity could be just around the corner!
 
Legal
 
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.