Support Specialist for Students with Special Educational Needs

1 week ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Connex - Derby Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Specialist to join our team at Connex Education Partnership. As a Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and complex requirements.

Located in Sheffield, we provide secondary education for students aged secondary age with a variety of conditions, including autism and profound learning difficulties. Our school environment is designed to foster strong relationships between staff and students, enabling them to feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn and develop.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

  • Provide tailored support and work collaboratively with students with SEN and complex needs
  • Contribute to personal care routines as required
  • Create a secure and engaging environment that allows students to thrive and achieve their full potential

As a Support Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality education and care. We offer:

Competitive Daily Rate: £85-95

This daily rate reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional professionals who share our passion for making a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Additionally, you will benefit from:

  • PAYE paid weekly
  • Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package containing over 19 courses
  • Funded formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL
  • Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
  • A wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom

At Connex Education Partnership, we value diversity and equality, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to providing exceptional education and care. If you are passionate about supporting students with SEN and want to make a meaningful difference, please submit your application by contacting us directly.



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