SEND Support Worker

Specialist SEND Group

Date: 2 days ago

City: Leicester, England

Contract type: Full time

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SEND Support Worker

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Full Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated SEND Support Worker to support an 18-year-old young person with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex medical needs within his home on a Monday and a Tuesday.

This is a 2:1 support role, where you will be working alongside an experienced Teacher who knows the young person extremely well. We are looking for someone who is patient, compassionate and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with PMLD, particularly those who use eye gaze technology to communicate and engage with learning.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualised support tailored to the young person’s complex learning, physical and medical needs.
Work closely alongside the Teacher to support educational activities, sensory engagement and development.
Assist with personal care needs, ensuring dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
Support communication and interaction, including the use of eye gaze technology and alternative communication methods.
Encourage engagement through sensory activities, play and personalised learning opportunities.
Maintain a safe, positive and nurturing environment within the home.
Follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and medical protocols.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience supporting individuals with PMLD is highly desirable.
Experience using eye gaze technology or other AAC communication aids would be advantageous.
Comfortable and confident providing personal care.
Previous experience supporting young people with complex medical needs.
A positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
Patient, nurturing and able to build trusting relationships.
Able to work collaboratively with an experienced Teacher.
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person’s daily life, working within a supportive and consistent environment alongside a Teacher who has an established relationship with the learner.

We are looking for someone who will bring energy, kindness, patience and enthusiasm to every session, celebrating the small achievements that make a big difference.

If you are passionate about SEND and have experience supporting individuals with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!

Work Location: In person

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Job details

Job Location: Leicester LE2

Salary: £100.00 - £105.00 per day

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Application deadline: 2026-11-18

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