SEN Key Worker
Ridgewood School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7UB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible after appointment
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £20,359.00 - £21,010.00 Annually (Actual)
SEN Key Worker job summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities
SEN Key Workers are responsible for the implementation of the SEN Code of Practice (2015) within school, under the guidance and direction of the SENCO and SEN Leadership Team. All references to SEN in this document include students with special educational needs or disabilities.
SEN Key Workers are responsible for:
Removing barriers to learning, so that students with SEN reach the same curricular goals as all other students
Supporting the students across all subjects and aspects of the wider curriculum, and must be trained, or willing to train, in moving and handling.
Fulfilling the role of a ‘key worker’ for a number of specified ‘K’ students on the SEN register
In class support:
Effective in-class support for students on the SEN register, and others as directed by the classroom teacher.
Remove barriers to learning, so that students on the SEN register can access the same curricular goals as all other students.
Model being attentive to the teacher, and support students to stay on tas.k
Identify struggling students and provide prompts and reminders to start tasks.
Re-explain tasks and break instructions down into smaller steps as required.
Provide additional scaffolding for students with SEN as required, and know when to remove this scaffolding.
Offer bespoke one-to-one or small group support to students who need additional modelling or support.
Praise and encourage students to remain on task and motivated.
Other tasks as directed by the teacher, for example supervising other students whilst they reteach concepts to students with SEN.
Outside of the classroom support:
Fulfilling the role of ‘key worker’ for a number of specified ‘K’ students on the SEN register. For the identified students, this will include: mentor check in meetings with these students, regular phone calls to parents/carers, involvement in in-person meetings regarding the students and ensuring Pupil Passport are updated.
Being the initial point of contact for queries relating the postholder’s Key Worker students.
Providing support for after school activities for students on the SEN register, for example contributing to enrichment activities, support in the library, supervision of SEN detentions etc.
Administrative tasks as directed by the SEN Leadership team.
Fully participating in a programme of CPD and training which contributes to the success of all students with SEN.
Miscellaneous
To play a full part in the life of the school supporting its distinctive ethos and values, and actively promoting its policies and practices.To take an active role in encouraging all students, including our most vulnerable learners, to engage in the extra-curricular thread of school life.
To dress in a professional manner in line with the school dress code.
To undertake such other reasonable tasks that your Line Manager may from time to time reasonably request.
To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process.
To be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.
To co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety and Welfare
To undertake appropriate training as required in order to be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities that are required.
To comply with the Academy’s policies and procedures at all times.
To work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with Data Protection Act 2018 including the General Data Protection Regulations.
This job role sits alongside the requirement for staff to abide by all school policies and relevant national and local requirements including terms and conditions and national standards. This job profile is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as necessary and appropriate.
All posts at the school are subject to a six month probationary period. Confirmation of the position is subject to satisfactory completion of this period.
What makes Ridgewood School special?
At Ridgewood School we are extremely proud of our school and the high quality of education that we provide, including our popular and highly successful Sixth Form. Our school motto, ‘Prepare for the road ahead,’ represents our belief in preparing our students for their future, not only in terms of academic achievement, but also in terms of the training, enrichment and experiences which will enable them to become model citizens and responsible members of the community. Our school values: Respect-Responsibility-Resilience, underpin what we do every day and contribute to our ethos in everything we undertake as a school community. In our most recent Ofsted, we achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all categories, and we are committed to this trajectory of success for our students as we aspire to move from ‘Good to Great.’ As part of this journey, in July 2023, we joined Leger Education Trust and collaborate with other schools within the trust to develop both our students and staff and be the very best that we can be.
We are looking to appoint a friendly and adaptable SEN Key Worker who will contribute to the success of a high performing team, and provide excellent support for all students on the SEN register.
Why is the role of SEN Key Worker right for you?
We are committed to offering the staff who work at Ridgewood every opportunity to become the best they can be. Our training packages, for staff at all stages of their careers, are second to none. As well as our whole school and departmental training, we also offer a personalised coaching programme, NPQs and bespoke CPD, relevant to the person’s role. In 2025, we received the Teacher Development Trust Gold Award, demonstrating our commitment and passion to providing excellent CPD for all teaching and associate staff.
If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative and caring school, dedicated to the development of staff and our students’ success, Ridgewood is the school for you.
You can apply for this role by following the link below
We strongly encourage visits from potential candidates - please contact the school to arrange this.
The closing date for this post is 9am Tuesday 29 September 2026. Interviews will be held soon after.
Ridgewood School reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.
The school operates a no smoking policy.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ridgewood School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1425 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Ridgewood School website
Staff and students at Ridgewood work hard every day to embody the school’s core values: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. We are enjoying a trajectory of continued success and look forward to welcoming a successful applicant who can join us on our journey. We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made as a school, having laid strong foundations for further improvement going forward.
Our school motto, ‘Prepare for the road ahead’, represents our belief in preparing our staff and students for their future. We exemplify our motto not only in terms of academic achievement, but also in terms of the training, enrichment and experiences which make us all model citizens. Our school values underpin what we do and contribute to our ethos in everything we undertake as a school community. We set our standards high and do not compromise, because we believe in the best for everyone.
Never has there been a better time to join us. We are in the early stages of planning a multi-million-pound new build that will ensure that the staff and students benefit from 21st Century resources. We are regularly oversubscribed in Year 7 and our Post-16 provision is thriving.
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