Job Description

Job Title: SEN Support Worker
Location: Wareham
Salary: 13.68 - 16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate or September 2025
Contract: Full time/Permanent
Are you compassionate, resilient, and ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Support Worker to join a specialist educational setting in Wareham. If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can help young people gain independence, confidence, and meaningful skills, this could be the perfect fit.
About the School: 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.
Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and group support for students with special educational needs during classroom lessons and practical vocational activities.
• Assist learners in developing life skills and employability through hands-on experiences in areas such as horticulture, agriculture, animal care, and equine studies.
• Help implement and monitor individual education plans and support students in achieving their personal targets.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social development in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Support the maintenance and safe use of tools, equipment, and outdoor facilities throughout the 350-acre campus.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to ensure consistent and personalised support for each student.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting individuals with special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, or communication needs.
• A genuine interest in vocational and outdoor learning, with a willingness to take part in activities such as horticulture, agriculture, equine care, and animal husbandry.
• The ability to work across a large rural campus and in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ideally need a valid driving license and be willing to drive.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive attitude with a focus on promoting independence and wellbeing.
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.

Benefits:

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that uses vocational and therapeutic approaches to transform lives.
• A supportive, inclusive environment where every day makes a difference.

If you're an enthusiastic SEN Support Worker, looking for your next role in Wareham, we'd love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this SEN Support Worker role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.