Disability Support Worker

Description

Disability Support Worker – Needed for September

Location: Bordon

Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

Start: ASAP /September 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

Do you want to work in a school where inclusivity and student success are at the heart of everything?

Unlock Potential as a Disability Support Worker in Bordon with GSL Education.

One of our Client Schools in Bordon is seeking a compassionate and committed Disability Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive school environment and is eager to provide tailored support to students with a range of complex needs.

As a Disability Support Worker, you must be able to create, plan and deliver tailored lessons to bridge gaps in pupils' education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an individual who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons.

Responsibilities of a Disability Support Worker:

Provide 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour, Autism, SEMH and mental health needs

Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and a safe learning space

Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support

Working with children in the classroom setting

Managing challenging behaviour

Working with students one-to-one and small groups

Requirements for Disability Support Worker:

Has experience working with young people, this could be as a Sports Coach, Dance Leader, Scout Leader or something similar (preferred, not essential).

Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).

Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential

Can engage children in and out of the classroom

Feels confident managing challenging behaviour

Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.

Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

To work with GSL Education as a Disability Support Worker - Bordon, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.

Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.

Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Disability Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more details or to apply, please contact (url removed) at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Disability Support Worker, please follow the application link or visit (url removed) to submit your application online

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