Support Worker – SEND

Company: GSL Education
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Location: Redditch
Job Description:

COMPLEX NEEDS & SEN LEARNING SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED!

Location: RedditchFull Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time OnlyWorking Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pmPay Rate: £93–£105 per day

GSL Education is currently recruiting dedicated, compassionate and resilient Learning Support Workers to join a specialist SEN school in Redditch, supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, complex learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

Age Range: Candidates must be confident working with children from nursery age through to young adults aged 16+ (post-16), adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting individuals with:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex needs
  • ADHD and additional learning needs
  • PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
  • Looked After Children (LAC) and children with care experience
  • Behaviours that challenge and emotional regulation difficulties
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Complex medical needs
  • Epilepsy and seizure management
  • PEG feeding and specialist care requirements
  • Physical disabilities and mobility needs
  • Multi-sensory impairments
  • Non-verbal communication and alternative communication methods
  • Personal care needs, including toileting, dressing and hygiene support
  • Trauma-informed support and attachment-related needs

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

  • Learning Support Workers
  • SEN Teaching Assistants
  • Special Needs Assistants
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Support Workers
  • Residential Care Workers
  • Nursing and care staff
  • Behaviour Support Assistants
  • Professionals supporting Looked After Children
  • Psychology, Childcare and Criminology graduates
  • Candidates with relevant personal experience supporting individuals with additional or complex needs

Psychology, Childcare & Criminology Graduates Encouraged to Apply!

Recent graduates and candidates with degrees or qualifications in Psychology, Childcare, Criminology or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with diverse needs in a specialist educational setting.

Requirements:

  • Available Monday to Friday during term time (Non negotiable)
  • Available to work 8:30am – 3:30pm (Non negotiable)
  • Confident supporting children and young people from nursery age through to post-16
  • DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
  • Previous experience supporting individuals with SEN, autism, ADHD, complex needs or behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
  • Graduates from Psychology, Childcare, Criminology or related backgrounds are encouraged to apply
  • A caring, proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!

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Posted: October 11th, 2026