Classroom-based Disability Support Worker

Classroom-based Disability Support Worker

Sense Education is hiring for a specialist school in Kendal, seeking two compassionate Disability Support Workers to join their classroom-based team. This long-term temporary role offers a deeply rewarding opportunity to support pupils with severe or profound learning difficulties—and may lead to a permanent position. Competitive pay is guaranteed.

The Role
As a classroom-based Disability Support Worker, you’ll support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them engage in learning and daily routines. Many learners have complex physical, sensory, or communication needs, requiring a calm, responsive, and adaptable approach. You’ll be an essential part of a consistent support team, helping each child access education in a way that works for them.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with profound or multiple learning difficulties in classroom activities.
• Providing dignified assistance with personal care, feeding, and mobility.
• Using visual aids, sensory tools, and alternative communication methods.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation in a structured, therapeutic setting.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and fellow support staff to deliver high-quality, personalised support.

The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed
This role is ideal for those with care or support experience ready to move into education. We’re looking for someone who:

• Minimum qualifications required: A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• Has experience supporting individuals with disabilities or complex needs.
• Holds a relevant qualification in care, health and social care, social work, or a related field (as required for specialist settings).
• Is calm, patient, and committed to treating all pupils with dignity and respect.
• Works effectively within a team and follows individualised support plans.
• Is confident supporting personal care and understands the importance of routine and consistency.
• Brings enthusiasm, empathy, and a desire to help children flourish.

The School
Located in Kendal, this specialist school offers a nurturing and well-resourced environment for pupils with a wide range of learning and communication needs. With dedicated sensory spaces, therapy support, and inclusive learning strategies, the school focuses on emotional wellbeing, communication, and independence. Staff work closely together to ensure every child receives tailored, meaningful support that helps them progress at their own pace.

Working Hours and Details

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Term time only
• Location – Kendal
• Role Type: Full Time / Part time
• Pay Rate: £14.60 – £16.90 per hour

The Benefits

• Consistent daytime hours in a supportive school setting.
• Competitive pay.
• Opportunity to transition from care into education.
• Long-term temporary role with potential to become permanent.
• A fulfilling chance to support pupils with complex needs every day.

Bring your care experience into the classroom and make a real difference in a child’s school journey.

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.