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Job Title: SEN Education Support Worker (2:1 Provision – Immediate Start)
Location: Grimsby (Hub-based setting)
Hours: Currently 6 hours per week, with the ambition to increase to 12 hours per week
Times: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: £25 per hour
Job Overview
We are seeking a calm, confident and experienced SEN Education Support Worker to join our team to support a 9-year-old male pupil to provide a 2:1 provision, working alongside a qualified tutor who will be delivering the learning.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong SEN education background who is comfortable supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, trauma-informed support. The provision takes place in a hub-based environment in Grimsby and focuses on creating a safe, structured and supportive learning space.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 SEN support alongside a tutor within a 2:1 education model
- Support the pupil to access learning activities delivered by the tutor
- Assist with emotional regulation, transitions and behaviour support
- Implement strategies to reduce dysregulation and support engagement
- Maintain a calm, consistent and nurturing approach at all times
- Support routines, boundaries and expectations within the hub setting
- Communicate effectively with the tutor and wider team to ensure consistency
- Record brief session notes and contribute to progress updates where required
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working with children with SEN
- Confidence supporting pupils who can display challenging behaviour
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Ability to work collaboratively alongside a tutor
- Strong communication and observation skills
Desirable (but not essential)
- Background in SEN education, alternative provision or pastoral support
- Experience working in 2:1 or 1:1 education settings
- Relevant qualifications in SEN, education, childcare or youth work
What We Offer
- A supportive, values-led organisation
- Opportunity for hours to increase as the provision develops
- Meaningful work supporting a vulnerable pupil’s education and wellbeing
- Clear structure and guidance from an experienced education team
This role would suit someone who is passionate about SEN education, understands behaviour as communication, and is confident supporting pupils who need consistency, patience and understanding.
Immediate start available.
If you are interested, please apply with a brief overview of your SEN experience.
Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week
Work Location: In person
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