Job Description

SEN Support Worker | PMLD & Complex Needs

11+ Vacancies | Lambeth, South London
January 2027 Start | Permanent & Temporary Opportunities

Are you a naturally caring, enthusiastic and hands-on individual looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Ribbons & Reeves are working with a specialist SEN school in Lambeth who are recruiting 11+ SEN Support Workers to join their team from January 2027.

Working with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex physical and medical needs, you'll play an important role in supporting their daily lives, helping them access new experiences, develop communication skills and achieve greater independence.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex additional needs.

• Assist with personal care, including toileting, changing, dressing and daily hygiene routines.

• Support pupils with physical disabilities, mobility and positioning requirements, following individual care plans and appropriate training.

• Encourage communication and interaction through sensory activities, play and creative experiences.

• Support mealtimes, feeding routines and everyday living skills where required and appropriately trained.

• Get involved in swimming, hydrotherapy, sport and physical activities.

• Accompany pupils on community outings, trips and educational experiences.

• Support emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and individual development.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• SEN and PMLD Support.

• Residential Support Work.

• Complex Care and Disability Support.

• Healthcare Assistance.

• Children's Support Work.

• Nursing and Personal Care.

Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs, physical disabilities or additional learning needs would be advantageous, although the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

We're looking for people who are:

• Naturally caring, patient and empathetic.

• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care.

• Energetic, engaging and enthusiastic.

• Reliable, adaptable and resilient.

• Confident working as part of a wider team.

• Willing to get involved in all aspects of school life, including swimming and community activities.

What the School Offers

• 11+ opportunities available.

• January 2027 start.

• Permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm positions.

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.

• A varied working environment combining care, education, sport and community activities.

• The opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting children and young people with complex needs.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm.

Interested?

If you're passionate about supporting others and want a role where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Ribbons & Reeves to find out more.