School Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational staffing agency is seeking a passionate School Support Worker to support young people with additional needs in a nurturing school environment. This full-time, term-time only role involves providing 1:1 support, assisting teachers, and collaborating with teams to ensure students thrive. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Valuable experience for future educational roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in a school, care, or youth work setting.
• Calm, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Passionate about inclusive education and making a positive impact.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom and 1:1 support to students with SEN or additional learning needs.
• Assisting teachers with behaviour management and lesson delivery.
• Helping students build confidence and regulate emotions.
• Working closely with the SENCO and pastoral teams to deliver targeted support.

Skills

Supporting children or young people

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Inclusive education

Job description

Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only

Make a Difference Every Day

We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic School Support Worker to join a nurturing and inclusive school in Colchester. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them thrive in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom and 1:1 support to students with SEN or additional learning needs
• Assisting teachers with behaviour management and lesson delivery
• Helping students build confidence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged with learning
• Working closely with the SENCO and pastoral teams to deliver targeted support

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people in a school, care, or youth work setting
• Is calm, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team
• Is passionate about inclusive education and making a positive impact
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What’s In It For You

• Term-time only (full-time hours)
• Supportive school environment and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience for future roles in education, psychology, or social care

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
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