School Support Worker

Connex Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)

Free access to CPD

Support from dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Job summary

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Wirral who are looking for local carers for Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Pupils aged 2-11 with complex SEND needs require a supportive, child-centred approach. Personal care may be needed and flexibility to move between classrooms is expected.

The role runs 8.30am-3.30pm, starting 3rd September 2026, on a full-time temporary-to-permanent basis. Competitive weekly pay and access to CPD are included through Connex Education.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or adults as a Support Worker.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop and succeed.
• Understanding of Special Needs and how to provide a child-centered approach.
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Be able to work as a team with other class TAs to create a calm and engaging learning environment.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Confident in dealing with challenging behaviour, identifying triggers and using de-escalation techniques.
• Be willing to adapt and move around classrooms if needed.
• Willing to provide a DBS check via update service or apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and daily activities.
• Contribute to a calm, engaging classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Assist with personal care as required.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Teamwork / Collaboration

Willing to provide personal care

De-escalation techniques

Child-centered approach

DBS check update service

Job description

Support Worker

Wirral

£450-£475 per week depending on experience

About the role:

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Wirral who are looking for local carers who are interested in working in Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant. The School caters for pupils 2-11 years with complex SEND needs. They are seeking support workers who have experience working in residential homes, hospitals or as a personal assistant.

About the School:

This School caters for pupils aged 2-11 years who have complex SEND and are supported by an Education Health care plan. They have fantastic on-site facilities and actively seek opportunities beyond the classroom through community visits and real-world experiences. All staff put the children at the heart of everything they do and create a fun, calm and engaging learning environment.

As a Support Worker you will have transferable skills and we will provide you with CPD to help transition your skills into Education.

Assignment details:

This School Support Worker role will commence 3rd September 2026, this is a full time role. The hours consist of working 8.30am-3.30pm. This role is temp to perm.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly (PAYE)
• Free access to CPD
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting children or adults as a Support Worker
• A genuine passion of wanting to help children develop and succeed
• A good understanding of Special Needs and how to provide a child-centered approach
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Be able to work as a team with other class TA’s to help create a calm and engaging learning environment.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Confident in dealing with challenging behaviour, identifying triggers and using de-escalation techniques.
• Be willing to adapt and move around classrooms if needed
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.