School Support Worker

Hillingdon Manor School; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Reddish Hall School is seeking a compassionate School Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Stockport. You’ll provide practical, emotional and educational support that enables students to flourish, following restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. The salary is £22,160.62 per annum, permanent contract, term-time option available. Start: October 2026. UK applicants only, sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• IEP experience and SEN support.
• Restorative and trauma-informed practice.
• Good record-keeping of pupil progress and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEPs and provide tailored SEN support.
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Deliver structured learning activities and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support the use of ICT to develop students’ independence and digital competence.
• Build relationships with parents/carers and staff.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all students.

Skills

IEP support

Safeguarding

ICT for independence

Behaviour management

GCSE English & Maths

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

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School Support Worker

Reddish Hall School

• Stockport
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title: School Support Worker
Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: Ocotber 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you believe in the power of restorative and trauma-informed practice? If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

At Reddish Hall School, we're looking for a compassionate and motivated School Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

As a School Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of our school community, providing practical, emotional and educational support that enables young people to flourish. No two days are ever the same. One moment you could be supporting a pupil in the classroom to achieve a breakthrough in their learning, and the next you could be helping them navigate challenges, regulate emotions and build the confidence to engage positively with the world around them.

What you will be doing

• Implement Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and provide tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Contribute to the school’s safeguarding culture by following all safeguarding policies and procedures
• Deliver structured learning activities and programmes, adjusting to student needs and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Support the use of ICT to develop students’ independence and digital competence
• Build constructive relationships with parents/carers and share relevant information with the wider staff team
• Promote inclusion, acceptance, and equal opportunities for all students
• Supervise students during transitions and unstructured times
• Assist in developing and applying behaviour management strategies
• Actively contribute to the ethos, aims, and overall work of the school

What you will bring

• Maths and English GCSE (Grade 4/C and above) or equivalent.
• A solid standard of English and Maths, along with experience supporting students in a school environment.
• Strong understandingofrestorative and trauma-informed practices, with the ability to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• The ability to monitor and record student progress, wellbeing, and engagement accurately and professionally, following organisational procedures.
• A motivated, enthusiastic, and team-focused approach, committed to helping students achieve their full potential and supporting the wider school ethos.
• Driving licence is desirable

About Us

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school in Stockport for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, often alongside diagnoses such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Many of our pupils are academically able but have experienced significant barriers to education because of complex mental-health needs, which may include anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm and disordered eating.

We offer a nurturing and highly individualised education without compromising on academic ambition. Small classes, skilled teaching and carefully tailored support enable pupils to re-engage with learning and work towards a broad range of meaningful qualifications and future pathways. Academic study is complemented by vocational opportunities and a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development.

Reddish Hall is not a traditional SEMH provision. It is a calm, aspirational learning community in which pupils are understood as individuals and supported to feel safe, rebuild confidence and recognise their own potential. Through specialist support and close partnerships with families and other professionals, we help every pupil prepare for a positive and fulfilling life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

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