Education Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bryn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming specialist primary school in Bury that supports pupils aged 3-11 with ASD, SLD, and PMLD. This role involves tailored support, personalised curriculum access, and collaboration with teachers, therapists and support staff.

Ideal candidates are experienced with SEND, caring and adaptable, able to build relationships, and confident in supporting children with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Caring, patient, and adaptable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confident supporting children with complex needs.
• Passion for inclusive education and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils individually and in small groups.
• Help pupils access a personalised and engaging curriculum.
• Promote communication, confidence, and independence skills.
• Support sensory-based, practical, and play-focused learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Assist with personal care and day-to-day wellbeing where required.
• Celebrate and encourage every achievement, no matter how small.

Skills

SEND experience

Caring and patient

Relationship building

Confidence with complex needs

Passion for inclusive education

Education

Qualifications in SEND/Education/Care/Child Development

Job description

Education Support Worker | Specialist SEN Primary School

Bury | Teaching Personnel

Support, Encourage, Inspire

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming specialist primary school in Bury that supports pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning and developmental needs, including ASD, SLD, and PMLD.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a dedicated team making a genuine difference in children's lives every day.

The Role

• Provide tailored support to pupils both individually and in small groups
• Help students access a personalised and engaging curriculum
• Promote communication, confidence, and independence skills
• Support sensory-based, practical, and play-focused learning activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Assist with personal care and day-to-day wellbeing where required
• Celebrate and encourage every achievement, no matter how small

Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Is caring, patient, and adaptable in their approach
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Feels confident supporting children with complex needs
• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and child development

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other communication strategies
• Previous experience within a SEN school, care, or support setting
• Relevant qualifications in SEND, Education, Care, or Child Development

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Access to free SEND-focused training and CPD
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Valuable experience within specialist education settings
• A rewarding role where your support has a lasting impact

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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