SEN Support Worker

Support Worker – Short Breaks & Holiday Provision (Lewisham Borough)

£15.45–£16.53 per hour • Weekly pay • Flexible shifts up to 7 days per week

Do you enjoy supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Are you looking for flexible, meaningful work that fits around your life?
Would you thrive in a role where every shift makes a genuine difference to a family?

A group of established short‑break and holiday‑support services across Lewisham are seeking Support Workers who can bring patience, reliability and compassion to their teams. These settings offer structured activities, respite support and safe, nurturing environments throughout weekends, school holidays and flexible daily sessions.

What the Role Involves

You’ll be part of a responsive team providing personalised support to children, young people and young adults with varying needs. If you’re someone who stays calm, adapts quickly and communicates clearly, this role could suit you well.

Your Responsibilities

• Offering 1:1 support tailored to each individual
• Providing personal care where required
• Helping young people engage in activities, social opportunities and independence‑building tasks
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents and carers
• Following safeguarding, behaviour and health & safety procedures
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and safe environment

What You’ll Need

• A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs
• Care experience desirable, but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Minimum GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in Maths & English (or equivalent)
• Degree desirable
• Flexible, dependable and comfortable working at short notice
• Strong communication skills and an adaptable, patient approach

What You’ll Receive

• Shifts available up to 7 days per week
• Ideal for those seeking part‑time or ad‑hoc work
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities across a variety of supportive centres
• Daily guidance and a collaborative team culture

If you’re someone who brings warmth, consistency and a steady presence to your work, and you’re ready to support young people in a role that genuinely matters, we’d be glad to hear from you.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.