SEN Support Worker

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

We are a supportive, values-led education organisation committed to creating safe, structured, and nurturing learning environments for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our provision focuses on understanding behaviour as communication and delivering trauma-informed, consistent support that enables pupils to thrive both academically and emotionally.

 

Employer: Lincoln Inclusive Tutoring

Position: SEN Support Worker

Salary: £25 an hour

Job Type: Freelance, Zero hours contract

Work location: Grimsby, England 

 

What We Offer:

• ‎A calm, structured hub-based learning environment in Grimsby
• ‎A 2:1 education model, working alongside a qualified tutor
• ‎Clear guidance and ongoing support from an experienced education team
• ‎The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child’s learning and wellbeing
• ‎Potential for increased hours as the provision develops

Other Benefits:

• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• ‎Purpose-driven role with real, visible impact
• ‎Consistency and routine within a well-planned provision
• ‎Opportunity to grow within SEN and alternative education settings

Your Role Will Include:

As an SEN Education Support Worker, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a 9-year-old pupil within a 2:1 provision, working closely with a qualified tutor. You will help the pupil access learning, regulate emotions, and engage positively within a safe and structured environment.

‎Key responsibilities include:

• ‎Supporting learning activities delivered by the tutor
• ‎Assisting with emotional regulation, transitions, and behaviour support
• ‎Implementing strategies to reduce dysregulation and promote engagement
• ‎Maintaining a calm, consistent, and nurturing presence
• ‎Supporting routines, boundaries, and expectations
• ‎Communicating effectively with the tutor and wider team
• ‎Recording brief session notes and contributing to progress updates

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• ‎Previous experience working with children with SEN
• ‎Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• ‎A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• ‎Ability to work collaboratively within a 2:1 education model
• ‎Strong communication and observation skills

‎Desirable:

• ‎Background in SEN education, alternative provision, or pastoral support
• ‎Experience in 1:1 or 2:1 education settings
• ‎Relevant qualifications in SEN, education, childcare, or youth work

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If you are passionate about SEN education, believe in consistency and trauma-informed practice, and want to make a genuine difference in a child’s life, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to support, guide, and empower a young learner in a safe and nurturing environment.

 

 

Immediate start available.

If you are interested, please apply with a brief overview of your SEN experience.

Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: £25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week

Work Location: In person

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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