Children's Support Worker - Bamber Bridge

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

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Bamber Bridge seeks a dedicated Children's Support Worker to assist children with special educational needs. The role offers a supportive environment where your efforts will contribute significantly to the children's development and wellbeing. Full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for training await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and development

Temp to perm opportunity

FREE child protection training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in support work or a healthcare setting is essential.
• Confidence in working with children with complex needs.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children and young people with a variety of SEN needs.
• Support pupils in developing communication, social, and independence skills.
• Promote a positive and safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

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.
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