Sensory Support Worker - Specialist School
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.96 to £15.96 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 219952 |
Summary
Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of young individuals with unique needs? If so, our client, a highly specialised school in Poole, Dorset, is seeking an exceptional Sensory Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of students with diverse sensory requirements, all while enjoying a competitive salary range of £14.96 - £15.96 per hour.
As a Sensory Support Worker, you will be the driving force behind creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment for your students. Your role will be to work alongside the teaching staff, providing tailored support and assistance to ensure each student's individual needs are met. This may involve implementing sensory-based activities, facilitating communication, and encouraging personal development through a range of sensory modalities.
Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in helping our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including teachers, therapists, and support staff, to develop and implement comprehensive support plans that cater to each student's unique sensory profile.
To excel in this role, you will need to possess a genuine passion for working with children and young adults who have diverse sensory needs. Your empathy, patience, and ability to adapt to the changing needs of your students will be crucial in fostering their growth and independence.
In addition to your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will be required to have a strong understanding of sensory processing disorders, assistive technologies, and evidence-based sensory-based interventions. Experience in a similar environment, such as a special educational needs school or a sensory integration clinic, would be highly advantageous.
This job is being advertised on Senploy - the UK's favourite education and SEND job board. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, we encourage you to submit your CV for consideration.
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with diverse sensory needs
- Implementing sensory-based activities and interventions to enhance student engagement and learning
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop and execute comprehensive support plans
- Monitoring and documenting student progress, adapting support strategies as needed
- Fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that encourages student growth and independence
- Participating in ongoing training and professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices
- Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs, Occupational Therapy, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience working with children or young adults with sensory processing disorders or other special educational needs
- Strong understanding of sensory-based interventions and the ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual student needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and the wider team
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the students
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to continuously improve your practice
If you are excited by the prospect of making a real difference in the lives of our students, we encourage you to submit your CV for this rewarding Sensory Support Worker role in Poole, Dorset. Join our client's dedicated team and embark on a journey that will challenge, inspire, and ultimately, transform the lives of the individuals you support.
As a Sensory Support Worker, you will be the driving force behind creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment for your students. Your role will be to work alongside the teaching staff, providing tailored support and assistance to ensure each student's individual needs are met. This may involve implementing sensory-based activities, facilitating communication, and encouraging personal development through a range of sensory modalities.
Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in helping our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including teachers, therapists, and support staff, to develop and implement comprehensive support plans that cater to each student's unique sensory profile.
To excel in this role, you will need to possess a genuine passion for working with children and young adults who have diverse sensory needs. Your empathy, patience, and ability to adapt to the changing needs of your students will be crucial in fostering their growth and independence.
In addition to your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will be required to have a strong understanding of sensory processing disorders, assistive technologies, and evidence-based sensory-based interventions. Experience in a similar environment, such as a special educational needs school or a sensory integration clinic, would be highly advantageous.
This job is being advertised on Senploy - the UK's favourite education and SEND job board. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, we encourage you to submit your CV for consideration.
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with diverse sensory needs
- Implementing sensory-based activities and interventions to enhance student engagement and learning
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop and execute comprehensive support plans
- Monitoring and documenting student progress, adapting support strategies as needed
- Fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that encourages student growth and independence
- Participating in ongoing training and professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices
- Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs, Occupational Therapy, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience working with children or young adults with sensory processing disorders or other special educational needs
- Strong understanding of sensory-based interventions and the ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual student needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and the wider team
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the students
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to continuously improve your practice
If you are excited by the prospect of making a real difference in the lives of our students, we encourage you to submit your CV for this rewarding Sensory Support Worker role in Poole, Dorset. Join our client's dedicated team and embark on a journey that will challenge, inspire, and ultimately, transform the lives of the individuals you support.