Education Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEN training

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bury is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help young people aged 11-19 with a range of SEN and complex needs in a specialist school and college setting. The role involves 1:1 support, small-group sessions, personal care where needed, and promoting independence.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to foster academic, social and emotional growth, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach when supporting young people.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and with families.
• Strong communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with personal care where required and promote dignity.
• Support academic, social, and life-skill development.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support learners.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Resilience

Team player

Communication

Job description

Bury Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This rewarding full-time role involves supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional and complex needs across both secondary and post-16 settings.

Every day offers something different, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on students' lives by helping them develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently.

Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to young people with additional needs

Encouraging confidence, participation, and engagement in daily activities and learning

Supporting individuals with a range of SEN and complex needs

Assisting with personal care where required, always promoting dignity, respect, and independence

Using positive behaviour support strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations

Helping students build communication, social, and life skills

Promoting independence and preparing young people for adulthood

Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive

Working closely with teachers, therapists, support staff, and families to achieve the best outcomes for each learner

We’d love to hear from candidates who are:

Caring, patient, and resilient

Experienced in care, support work, education, youth work, residential care, or similar settings

Comfortable supporting personal care needs

Confident working with young people who may display behaviours that challenge

Excellent communicators who work well within a team

Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about making a difference

Available for full-time work

Competitive weekly pay

Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities

Long-term placements within specialist education settings

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

A genuinely rewarding role where you can positively impact young people's lives every day

If you're looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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