Education Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term role

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

SEN experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Education Support Worker to join a specialist Secondary SEN School and College in Bury, supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs. You'll work as part of a supportive team, providing 1:1 and small group assistance inside and outside the classroom to help students overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

Previous experience in education or care is desirable, but passion for helping learners matters most.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, support roles is desirable but not essential.
• Genuine passion for helping young people and making a positive impact.
• Full-time availability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual student needs.
• Encourage engagement, participation and progress in learning.
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Promote independence and essential life skills.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Foster positive relationships built on trust, consistency and encouragement.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Celebrate achievements and support students to reach their full potential.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Team communication

Adaptable

Job description

Bury | Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Education Support Worker to join a specialist Secondary SEN School and College in Bury, supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and develop the skills they need for adulthood. You'll play an important role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them achieve positive outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual student needs
• Encourage engagement, participation, and progress in learning
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Promote independence and essential life skills
• Assist with personal care where required
• Foster positive relationships built on trust, consistency, and encouragement
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Celebrate every achievement and support students to reach their full potential

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Positive, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Available on a full-time basis

Previous experience within education, care, support work, youth work, residential care, SEN settings, or healthcare is desirable, but not essential. A genuine passion for supporting young people and making a positive impact is what matters most.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same and every day brings the opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN setting
• Access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable experience supporting learners through both secondary and further education
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives

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.
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