Job Description

Disability Support Worker (Classroom-based)

Summary

Have you supported individuals with complex needs and now want to work in a more structured, team-based environment? A specialist school in Carlisle is looking for caring and resilient individuals to join their classroom team. This long-term role offers a fulfilling transition from care into education, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), autism and non-verbal communication needs in a nurturing and well-resourced setting.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll bring your experience from disability support into a new context -- working alongside teachers and therapists to help pupils engage with learning, communicate in ways that work for them, and feel secure and included throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils in lessons, using visual, sensory and communication tools Assisting with personal care, mobility and feeding, with dignity and respect Following and contributing to individual learning and care plans Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing and social interaction Creating a calm, consistent environment where every pupil can thrive
This is a classroom-based role -- no lone working, shift patterns or overnight care -- just consistent daytime hours, strong team support, and the chance to be part of something meaningful.

Is This You?

This role is ideal for someone from a disability support, health or social care background who's ready to step into a school setting. You'll need:

Experience supporting individuals with PMLD, ASD or non-verbal needs A relevant qualification in care, health and social care or a related subject A calm, patient and respectful approach Confidence providing personal care as part of a trusted routine A team mindset and a passion for inclusive, person-centred support

The School

This inclusive, specialist school in Carlisle supports pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of complex needs. With small class sizes, access to therapy teams and a whole-child approach, it's a place where both pupils and staff are supported to grow.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm (term time only)
Full-time and part-time applications welcome

Why Make the Move to Education?

A consistent, daytime routine -- no shifts or weekend work Competitive pay Training provided in areas like communication, regulation and sensory support A long-term role with the potential to become permanent
If you're ready to take your experience in disability support and use it in a school where you'll feel valued and supported -- we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced?DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense?Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person