Child Disability Support Worker in Whitehaven inWhitehaven PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Child Disability Support Worker Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: £16 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 11 November 2025 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Company: senploy Job type: Permanent Job reference: 191566 Apply for this job Summary Disability Support Worker Are you looking for a role where every day you can make a real difference in a child's life? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our team in a special school setting. This is a deeply rewarding role supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and non-verbal communication needs. As a Disability Support Worker, you will do far more than assist in the classroom. You will help children access their education, enjoy sensory experiences, and build communication skills in a safe and nurturing environment. From time spent in sensory rooms where pupils can immerse themselves in calming lights, sounds, and textures, to fun and interactive activities where you encourage turn-taking, expression, and communication through Makaton or AAC devices, your support will be key in helping children flourish. Key Responsibilities - Provide one-to-one, personalised support to pupils with PMLD, ASD, and non-verbal communication needs. - Support pupils in sensory rooms and during calming sensory-based activities, encouraging engagement and self-regulation. - Encourage communication through methods such as Makaton, AAC devices, and gesture-based interaction. - Assist with daily activities, promoting independence wherever possible, and ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and understood. - Work alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals to follow individual plans and provide consistent, tailored support. - Foster a warm and encouraging atmosphere where learning is fun, playful, and meaningful. - Support with personal care routines, always in a dignified and respectful way. Key Requirements - Experience supporting children or adults with disabilities, especially those with PMLD, ASD, and non-verbal needs, is highly desirable. - A relevant qualification such as a Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification, Care qualification, or equivalent. - Compassion, patience, and resilience with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. - Strong teamwork and communication skills, including adapting to different communication styles. - A positive and caring approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively. Hours 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (part-time applications also welcomed) If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with disabilities, we would love to hear from you. 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.