Sensory Support Worker - Specialist School

Sensory Support Worker - Specialist School, Poole

We are looking for compassionate, patient and dedicated Sensory Support Workers to join a specialist school in Poole. The school supports pupils aged 2-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including:

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• Autism
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• Sensory Processing and Integration Difficulties
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• Communication Differences
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• Complex Developmental Delay
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• Physical Disabilities
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• Complex Medical Needs
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• Emotional and Mental Health Needs
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• Sensory and Physical Disabilities
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Your Role as a Sensory Support Worker

You will play a key part in supporting pupils' sensory, emotional and communication needs by:

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• Providing 1:1 or small-group sensory support to help pupils regulate and engage
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• Using sensory strategies, communication aids and visual supports
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• Supporting pupils with personal care and medical routines (training provided)
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• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support teams
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• Promoting emotional wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour
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• Responding calmly and adaptively to sensory overload, distress or changes in routine
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• Helping create sensory-friendly learning spaces and activities
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Contract Details

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• Location: Poole
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• Role: Sensory Support Worker
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• Setting: Specialist SEN School
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• Start: ASAP
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• Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday
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• The school also welcomes applications from supply staff available for day-to-day, short-term or long-term cover
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• Pay: £14.96 per hour
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• Hours: 08:45 - 15:30
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Experience, Training and Qualifications

We welcome applicants from education, care, residential, therapy or medical backgrounds.

You will need:

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• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or complex needs
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• Understanding of autism, sensory processing needs, communication differences or PMLD
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• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
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• Empathy, patience and emotional intelligence
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• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to individual needs
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Personal Qualities

We are looking for individuals who are:

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• Warm, patient and nurturing
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• Resilient and calm in challenging situations
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• Able to work collaboratively and independently
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• Passionate about supporting pupils with sensory and complex needs
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• Committed to helping every child feel safe, understood and successful
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Eligibility

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• Right to Work in the UK
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• Enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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• Professional references covering the last 24 months
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What We Offer

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• Free accredited CPD, including sensory needs, SEN, safeguarding and behaviour training
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• Ongoing support from an experienced education team
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Please note, due to high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.