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Northern Ireland

SEND Support jobs in Belfast.

Demand for SEND expertise has grown faster than any other area of education staffing, across special schools, resourced provision and alternative provision. Actionus places SEND teachers, learning support assistants and behaviour specialists into supply, long-term and permanent roles.

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New Belfast vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching send support role opens in Northern Ireland.

Hiring in Belfast

What the Belfast market looks like.

Northern Ireland runs integrated health and social care trusts, so many posts combine hospital and community responsibilities under one employer. Registration is with the relevant UK regulator plus NISCC where social care duties apply, and AccessNI replaces DBS checks.

Major employers in Northern Ireland

  • —Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
  • —South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
  • —Northern Health and Social Care Trust
  • —Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Also covering

Lisburn · Newtownabbey · Bangor · Antrim · Craigavon · Downpatrick

Typical settings

  • Special schools
  • Resourced provision and units
  • Alternative provision
  • Mainstream inclusion teams

Common specialities

  • Autism
  • SEMH
  • PMLD and SLD
  • Behaviour support
  • EHCP delivery
  • Speech and communication support

Questions

SEND Support work in Belfast, answered.

What send support jobs are available in Belfast?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent send support roles across Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland area, including special schools, resourced provision and units, alternative provision. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire SEND practitioners in Belfast?
Actionus works with education employers across Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring SEND practitioners.
What registration do I need to work as a send support professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Belfast?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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