SEN Support Worker
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Uxbridge, UB8
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
We are looking for compassionate, reliable and experienced SEN Support Workers to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Uxbridge, supporting young people aged 11–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD) and complex physical and sensory needs.
The school provides a highly personalised and supportive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, physical development and preparation for adulthood.
We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in healthcare, complex care, residential support, disability support or specialist education. Previous school experience is not essential, provided you have relevant experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
You will work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff to support students with their learning, personal care, communication and daily routines, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SLD, PMLD and ASD
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Support young people with physical disabilities and complex care needs
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Assist with personal care, feeding and daily routines
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Support mobility, positioning, hoisting and moving and handling
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Follow individual care plans, healthcare plans and EHCP targets
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Assist with sensory-based learning and therapeutic activities
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Support students using non-verbal and alternative communication methods
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Encourage independence, emotional wellbeing and life skills development
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Work closely with teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other professionals
What We're Looking For
Essential:
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Previous experience in support work, healthcare, complex care or SEN
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Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or additional needs
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Comfortable providing personal care
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Confidence supporting individuals with physical disabilities
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Patient, compassionate and attentive approach
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Ability to follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures
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Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
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Right to Work in the UK
Desirable:
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Experience supporting individuals with PMLD, SLD or autism
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Previous experience in residential care, disability services or specialist education
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Moving and handling training, including hoist use
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Experience with PEG
