Primary School Support Worker

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking a compassionate Children's Support Worker to assist pupils with SEN at a specialist SEN Primary School in the London area. This role supports pupils with SEND and medical needs, including autism and ADHD, and involves personal care tasks and promoting wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and staff, prioritising safeguarding and pupil welfare while contributing to daily routines and emotional regulation in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND, care or vulnerable individuals in schools, care, or community settings.
• Willingness to carry out personal care tasks with dignity.
• Calm, empathetic and dependable approach to pupils.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and medical needs, including autism and ADHD.
• Provide personal care with dignity (toileting, hygiene, changing).
• Support emotional regulation, engagement, and daily routines.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to ensure wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.

Skills

SEND

Personal care

Empathy

Safeguarding

Job description

Location: Hounslow
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time & Part time work available
School: SEN Primary School

A specialist SEN Primary school is seeking a compassionate and reliable Children's Support Worker to support pupils with SEN including complex needs This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about supporting vulnerable children.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEND, medical needs, including autism and additional needs such as ADHD and physical disabilities
• Providing personal care (toileting, hygiene, changing) with dignity and sensitivity
• Supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and daily routines
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Ensuring safeguarding and pupil wellbeing are always prioritised

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEND, care, or vulnerable individuals (schools, care, or community settings)
• Confidence and willingness to carry out personal care
• Calm, empathetic, and dependable approach
• Strong understanding of safeguarding

If you are committed to nurturing pupils with SEN and want to be part of a supportive specialist team, we'd love to hear from you.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."

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