Education Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Towcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Education Support Worker to join their compassionate team in Towcester. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with additional needs. You will collaborate closely with teaching staff to provide individualized support, helping students thrive academically and emotionally. The ideal candidate will possess experience working with children with additional needs and demonstrate a calm, nurturing approach. This rewarding position is perfect for someone passionate about inclusive education and dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive school community

Collaborative staff team

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, or youth work settings is essential.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs in and out of the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students succeed.

Skills

Experience with children with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm and patient approach

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications for working with children

Job description

Education Support Worker - Special School - Towcester
Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity

Location: Towcester
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs in a school setting? Do you want to play a vital role in helping students thrive both academically and emotionally?

Our client, a specialist school based in Towcester, is seeking a compassionate and proactive Education Support Worker to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide individualised support to students with a range of special educational needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and autism spectrum conditions.

About the Role:
You will work closely with teaching staff to support students in and out of the classroom, helping them to access the curriculum, regulate behaviour, and achieve personal and academic goals. Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, building strong relationships with students, and promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (in education, care, or youth work settings)
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain flexible, resilient, and positive in a dynamic school environment
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed

What Our Client Offers:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
• A collaborative and caring staff team
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people

If you are committed to inclusive education and want to support students to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now:
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.