Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Job Title: Disability Support Worker (Classroom-Based) 

Location: East Leeds 

Contract type: Full-time, Part-time, Temp-to-perm 

Sense Education is looking for a compassionate and committed Disability Support Worker to join a specialist school setting in East Leeds, to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the classroom. This role is central to creating a warm, supportive and structured environment where every child is valued and able to participate fully in school life. 

The Role 

Within this role as a Classroom-Based Disability Support Worker, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider support staff to provide tailored assistance for pupils with physical, sensory, medical, or learning disabilities. Your day may include helping pupils regulate, adapting activities, and supporting mobility or personal care. 

Within the role you will: 

• Provide 1-1 and small group support for pupils with a range of disabilities ● Follow individuals’ support plans, EHCP targets and specialist guidance. ● Assist with mobility, positioning, or personal care when required. 
• Use communication tools such as PECs, Makaton, and visual timetables. ● Adapt classroom activities, resources and environments to ensure pupils can participate meaningfully and safely. 
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

The Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate will be someone who brings resilience, empathy and a genuine passion for inclusive education. You will be comfortable supporting pupils with diverse needs and able to respond calmly and creatively to challenges throughout the school day. We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a Minimum qualifications required a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent) ● Hold a relevant qualification in care, health and social care, social work, or a related field.
• Has previous experience in a care setting, SEN schools or have worked with children with complex needs.
• Communicates clearly and builds trusting relationships with pupils who may use alternative communication methods, such as Makaton, PECs and communication boards.
• Has knowledge and experience of Safeguarding. 
• Training in Mackaton or PECs (Desireable) 
• Is patient, empathetic, professional and is committed to helping every child succeed.

Working Hours 

Monday – Friday 

8:30am – 3:30pm 

Term time only 

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people in education and ready to step into a career in education and are available to start straight away, we’d be excited to hear from you. 

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available. 

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