Childrens Support Worker

Confidential; Worthing; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive pay

Training & development

Term-time hours

Job summary

Confidential in Worthing is seeking a Childrens Support Worker to join a school environment supporting children aged 11-18 with ADHD and/or Autism. You will help with creative and academic activities, work with teachers to deliver lessons, and collaborate with therapy and leadership teams to support individual needs.

The role offers term-time hours, potential for a permanent contract after 12 weeks, and opportunities for training and career progression within the school.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list).
• DBS check required or supported by employer.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Creativity

Problem-solving

Communication

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

Key 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.