SEN Support Worker

Job Vacancy: SEN Support Worker (Flexible Contracts) - Chorley

Position: SEN Support Worker
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Contract: Flexible (Part-time/Full-time)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same? Teaching Personnel is looking for compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Workers to work in schools across Chorley on flexible contracts, providing vital support to students who need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with Special Educational Needs, helping them to engage in lessons and reach their full potential.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive behaviour strategies in line with school policies.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development through tailored interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to ensure each student’s individual needs are met.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all learners.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in an educational or care setting is desirable).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to managing challenging situations.
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
• Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of different schools and students.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working hours that fit around your schedule – you choose when and where you work.
• Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your personal consultant to find roles that match your skills and preferences.

Whether you're looking for part-time work or a more consistent role, we can help you find the perfect fit in local schools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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