Childrens Support Worker in Worthing)

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established school in Worthing is seeking a Children's Support Worker to assist students with ADHD and/or Autism. The role involves supporting creative play, helping with academic tasks, and collaborating with educators. Candidates should demonstrate resilience, empathy, creativity, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to obtain a DBS check. A permanent contract follows successful completion of 12 weeks of employment.

Benefits

A permanent contract after 12 weeks

A competitive rate of pay

Excellent training and development opportunities

Term time working hours

Excellent experience for career advancement

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list).
• A DBS check (support available for application).

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

Creativity

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

Minimum grade A*-C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Children's Support Worker - Worthing - October 2025

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

Perhaps you are an experienced children's 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.

Benefits

• 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 Children's 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

Requirements

• 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

Apply for this Children's Support Worker role today or get in touch with Academics Crawley for more info.