Children Support Worker

Teacheractive Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEND provision is seeking a dedicated Children Support Worker in Salford, UK. In this role, you’ll provide tailored support to pupils with complex needs, assisting with personal care and classroom activities. The ideal candidate has experience in SEND settings, a nurturing approach, and is willing to help with various needs. Competitive rates and training opportunities are offered. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of these pupils.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Opportunity for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Children Support Worker or within SEND settings.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, and mobility routines.
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery.

Skills

Nurturing

Empathetic

Patient

Strong behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Job description

TeacherActive are proud to be supporting a specialist SEND provision who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with a range of complex needs.

As a Children Support Worker, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and behaviour specialists to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to thrive. You’ll be working with students who may present with PMLD, SLD, ASD, communication delays and social/emotional needs, so a calm, patient and adaptable approach is essential.

What you’ll be doing as a Children Support Worker:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with varied learning, communication and sensory needs
• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, mobility routines and regulation strategies
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, resource preparation and behaviour support
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence and safety
• Collaborating with the wider SEND team to track progress and contribute to EHCP targets

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working as a Children Support Worker or within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)
• A nurturing, empathetic and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential

What you’ll get:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• The opportunity to secure long‑term or permanent roles

If you’re a passionate Children Support Worker ready to take the next step and support pupils who need you most, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly by emailing at [e-mail] or call me at 0161 870 3623.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.