Primary School Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is hiring Primary School Support Workers for roles across East Bristol and surrounding primary schools. Full-time, term-time only, with daily pay of £92.60–£105.

This role focuses on supporting pupils with learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist teachers, support pupils with SEND, help manage emotions, build confidence, and monitor progress while upholding safeguarding and inclusion throughout

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools, childcare, youth work, or similar settings.
• Patient, empathetic and positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Support children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support children during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtimes and school activities.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate with school staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND support

Behaviour support

Communication

Patience

Job description

Primary School Support Worker

(Multiple Roles)

Location: East Bristol - Various Primary Schools
Hours: Full-Time (Monday-Friday/term-time only)
Pay: £92.60 - £105/day

We are seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Primary School Support Workers to support pupils within primary school settings. This rewarding role involves working closely with children who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, or social development.

As a School-Based Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Support children with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Support children during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtimes, and school activities.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate effectively with school staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

• Experience working with children in schools, childcare, youth work, support work, sports coaching, residential care, or similar settings.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is beneficial but not essential.

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Valuable experience within primary education settings.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives every day.

Whether you're an experienced support worker or looking to begin a career working with children, 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.
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