Children's Support Worker - Bamber Bridge

Teaching Personnel; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Children's Support Worker for a SEN school in Bamber Bridge. You will work with children aged 2-19 with various learning difficulties, promoting their independence and personal growth through dedicated support. Ideal for those with experience in healthcare or education, this role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives, with competitive pay and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Temp to perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in support work or healthcare setting is essential.
• A compassionate and resilient nature is required.
• Confidence in working with children with complex needs and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children and young people with a variety of SEN needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement education and care plans.
• Support communication, social, and independence skills development.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Confidence in working with children

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education

Experience in support work or healthcare

DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain

Job description

Children's Support Worker – SEN School (Bamber Bridge)

Location: Bamber Bridge
Pay Rate: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you a dedicated and empathetic support worker with a passion for helping children with special educational needs (SEN) reach their full potential? We are recruiting for a Children’s Support Worker to join a dynamic and nurturing SEN school in Bamber Bridge.

The school caters to pupils aged 2–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, including autism, complex needs, and physical disabilities. The role is ideal for someone with previous experience in support work or healthcare who is eager to bring their skills into an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to children and young people with a variety of SEN needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy staff to implement individual education and care plans.
• Support pupils in developing communication, social, and independence skills.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where necessary.
• Promote a positive, safe, and stimulating environment both in and out of the classroom.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in support work or a healthcare setting is essential.
• A compassionate and resilient nature.
• Confidence in working with children with complex needs and behaviours.
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay between £13.75 and £14.50.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and development.
• Temp to perm opportunity in a highly rewarding role.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful progress in the lives of young people.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where your skills and care can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.