Primary School Support Worker

TimePlan Education; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeplan Education is recruiting a compassionate Children's Support Worker to assist pupils with SEN at a dedicated SEN Primary School in Hounslow. Start date is September 2026, with options for both full-time and part-time hours.

The role emphasises safeguarding, patient support, and collaborative teamwork with teachers and therapists. You will support pupils with SEND, medical needs, autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities, while maintaining dignity during personal care and daily routines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND, medical needs, including autism and ADHD.
• 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 prioritised.

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,

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.