Childrens Support Worker

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics presents a role as a Childrens Support Worker in Worthing. This position offers a pathway into teaching or therapy‑focused work within a school for 11–18 year olds with ADHD and/or Autism. You will build strong rapport with diverse learners and adapt activities to engage their interests.

The school provides excellent training and development opportunities, term-time hours, and a permanent contract after 12 weeks for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work with children (not on barred list).
• DBS check (assistance available).
• Minimum GCSE grades in Maths and English (A*-C).

Responsibilities

• Support creative and safe play with the children.
• Assist children with completing academic tasks.
• Collaborate with the teacher to prepare and run activities.
• Coordinate with therapy and senior leadership teams as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths & English A-C

Job description

Childrens Support Worker - Worthing - April 2026

Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into teaching or a therapy-focused role?

Perhaps you are an experienced childrens support worker and you're looking for a new setting?

A well established school for children aged 11-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.

You will benefit from:

• A permanent contract after 12 weeks employment through Academics
• A competitive rate of pay
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
• Term time working hours
• Excellent experience to further your career

Excellent experience to further your careerKey Responsibilities of a Childrens Support Worker:

• Supporting creative and safe play with the children
• Helping the children with completing academic tasks
• Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
• Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams

You will be able to evidence:

• Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
• A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
• A minimum of grade A*-C in GCSE Maths and English

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy