School Support Worker – Specialist SEND School

Location: Bradford
Pay: £92.56–£95 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Contract: Long-term, temporary
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm

Make a Difference Every Day 💙

Do you have a background in care or support work and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?

Engage Education is recruiting a School Support Worker to join a specialist SEND school in Bradford, supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of complex additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Care Assistants, Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants and those with previous SEN school experience who are passionate about helping young people develop their independence, communication and life skills.

Previous experience in a care, support work or school setting supporting individuals with additional needs is highly desirable.

About the Role

You will work alongside teachers and other support staff to provide tailored care and support, helping pupils feel safe, included and able to engage with their learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

• Supporting children with communication, interaction and engagement.

• Helping pupils access classroom activities and personalised learning.

• Providing personal care where required, including assistance with daily routines.

• Supporting pupils with physical needs and mobility, following individual care plans.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and the development of essential life skills.

• Promoting a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team to meet each pupil’s individual needs.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience in roles such as:

• Care or Support Worker

• Healthcare Assistant

• Residential Support Worker

• Complex Needs Support Worker

• Children’s Support Worker

• SEN Teaching Assistant

Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, physical disabilities or personal care needs would be particularly beneficial.

You do not necessarily need previous school experience if you have a relevant care or support work background and feel confident transferring your skills into an educational setting.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate and understanding.

• Comfortable providing personal care when required.

• Reliable, adaptable and confident working as part of a team.

• Able to respond calmly to different needs and situations.

• Passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.56–£95.

• Full-time, weekday working hours.

• A long-term opportunity in a specialist SEND setting.

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• A £50 Amazon voucher through our candidate referral scheme, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply 📩

If you have a care or support work background and would love to use your skills to support children and young people with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or send your CV to hannah.day@engage-education.com to find out more.

All applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before starting work.