Job Description

SEND Support Worker | Chelmsford 

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have hands-on experience working with children or young people with SEND?

A welcoming school in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Support Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students with additional needs.

As a SEND Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a SEND Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and other members of the school’s support team to provide effective one-to-one and small-group support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing hands-on support to students with a range of additional needs and SEND.

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

• Helping students to access learning and remain engaged in lessons.

• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.

• Implementing strategies and support plans tailored to individual needs.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students.

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to ensure pupils receive the support they need.

• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

The Ideal SEND Support Worker

To be successful in this role, you must have previous hands-on experience supporting children or young people with additional needs. This could include experience gained within a school, specialist provision, care setting or another relevant environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous practical experience supporting individuals with SEND and additional needs.

• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.

• Confidence supporting students with a range of learning, behavioural, social and emotional needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.

• A genuine passion for supporting students and helping them reach their potential.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.

Why Apply?

This SEND Support Worker position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive and inclusive school environment. You will play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning while developing your own knowledge and experience within SEND education.

If you have hands-on experience supporting children or young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a Chelmsford school, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Ribbons & Reeves are specialist Education Recruiters, helping ambitious education professionals secure long-term and permanent roles. We look forward to supporting you in your application for this SEND Support Worker role in Chelmsford.