Children’s Support Worker

Children’s Support Worker – SEN School Based
Location: Stockton
Contract: Term-time only
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday – Friday
Start: September start available

Are you committed to helping children with special educational needs reach their full potential? Would you like to work in a specialist SEND school where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact? Milk Education is partnering with a welcoming specialist provision to recruit a dedicated Children’s Support Worker to join their experienced team.

About the school…
This inclusive SEND setting provides education and support for pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The school is dedicated to helping every pupil succeed by offering:

• An individualised curriculum tailored to each child’s strengths and needs

• A safe, structured, and nurturing environment that encourages confidence and stability

• Strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies

• A focus on communication, emotional development, independence, and life skills

Joining this school means becoming part of a caring and collaborative team that is passionate about helping every child thrive.

Role: Children’s Support Worker – SEN School Based
As a Children’s Support Worker, you will work alongside teachers and wider support staff to help pupils engage with learning, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all school policies, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety guidance

• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group support based on individual learning plans

• Support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including autism, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties

• Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation

• Promote the development of communication, confidence, and social interaction skills

• Adapt classroom activities to meet pupils’ individual abilities and learning styles

• Provide personal care support where necessary

• Observe, record, and communicate pupil progress, wellbeing, and behaviour with the wider team

Essential Criteria (Non-Negotiables)

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs

• Knowledge of SEN, particularly autism and/or SEMH

• A patient, resilient, and positive approach to supporting young people

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Willingness to provide personal care where required

• A flexible, caring, and proactive attitude

Why work with Milk Education

• Opportunities to secure a permanent position

• Free access to classroom resources and specialist SEN training materials

• Dedicated support from your own consultant, available whenever you need it

• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

• Join a purpose-led, environmentally conscious agency committed to making a positive difference for schools, staff, and pupils

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can genuinely make a difference in the lives of children with SEN, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why Choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a values-led education supply agency that places educators at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about matching talented professionals with schools across the UK while supporting career progression, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ accredited agency, we adhere to the highest standards of safer recruitment. All successful applicants will be subject to compliance and vetting checks in accordance with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidance.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.