Job Description

Work as a SEN Support Worker in Poole!
Position: SEN Support Worker
Location: Poole
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: 13.68 - 16.12 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individual? GSL Education are currently seeking a SEN Support Worker to join a local school in Poole. This is a rewarding role where you will support students with a range of complex needs, including learning and physical disabilities.
About the College:
The school is an education setting based for 16 - 25+ years old with Special Educational Needs. It is based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The school operate enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The school focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills and animal care as well as many more, to enrich the lives and education of its pupils.
About the Role:
As a SEN Support Worker, you will assist in the delivery of educational and care plans, supporting students both in and outside of the classroom. Your role will include helping with personal care, moving and handling, and providing tailored support to students to ensure their safety, dignity, and independence. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a positive learning environment that encourages growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or group support to students with learning difficulties, including assistance with learning activities.
• Support students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and dressing, where required.
• Assist with moving and handling procedures, ensuring that students are moved safely and comfortably.
• Help to create and implement individualised care and educational plans for students.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, promoting their well-being and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to support the students' needs.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and safeguarding guidelines to maintain a safe environment for both students and staff.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Ideally need a valid driving license and be willing to drive
• Experience working with children or adults with severe learning difficulties or disabilities is desirable, but not essential.
• A compassionate and patient approach, with a genuine desire to support and empower pupils with SEN.
• Understanding of personal care and moving and handling procedures (training will be provided).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a flexible approach to your work.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn how to use assistive technology and specialist equipment.

If you believe you are well-suited for this role and are passionate about supporting students in Poole as a SEN Support Worker, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV now to be considered!
Please note that, the candidate must hold a UK Driving Licence and be willing to drive to the college.
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS regist