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Sensory Support Worker - Specialist School

About this role

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:

  • Autism
  • Sensory Processing and Integration Difficulties
  • Communication Differences
  • Complex Developmental Delay
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Complex Medical Needs
  • Emotional and Mental Health Needs
  • Sensory and Physical Disabilities

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

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

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

  • 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

Experience, Training and Qualifications

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

You will need

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

Personal Qualities

We are looking for individuals who are

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

Eligibility

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

What We Offer

  • Free accredited CPD, including sensory needs, SEN, safeguarding and behaviour training
  • Ongoing support from an experienced education team

Please note, due to high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.