Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

CPD and SEN-focused training

Dedicated support from an education **

Development of valuable skills

Chance to make a lasting impact

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the Greater Manchester area seeks a dedicated Support Worker (Classroom Assistant) for a specialist primary setting in Bury. You will work with teachers, therapists and families to provide personalised support enabling pupils with complex needs to access learning and progress.

The role focuses on developing communication, independence, social skills and wellbeing, using PECS, Makaton and other strategies to aid learning in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD, SLD, or ASD.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience and confidence when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Proactive attitude and adaptability to individual pupil requirements.
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term position.
• Comfortable providing personal care support when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support delivery of personalised learning programmes aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Adapt learning activities to meet diverse communication and developmental needs.
• Use PECS, Makaton, visual schedules and sensory resources.
• Promote positive behaviour through routines and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with sensory, play-based, and experiential learning activities.
• Encourage independence and emotional wellbeing throughout the day.
• Support pupils with personal care needs when required.

Skills

SEN experience

PMLD/SLD/ASD experience

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Full-time commitment

Job description

Support Worker (Classroom Assistant) - Specialist Primary Setting

Location: Bury
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: September 2026

Make a Difference Every Day

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker (Classroom Assistant / Teaching Assistant) to join a highly supportive specialist primary school in Bury. This welcoming setting caters for children aged 3-11 years with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping children achieve their full potential. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils to develop their communication, independence, social skills, and overall wellbeing within a nurturing learning environment.

The Role

As a Support Worker (Classroom Assistant / Teaching Assistant), you will work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to provide personalised support that enables pupils to access learning and make meaningful progress. Every day will be different, offering rewarding opportunities to positively impact the lives of children with complex learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD, SLD, and ASD
• Support the delivery of personalised learning programmes in line with EHCP outcomes
• Adapt learning activities to meet a range of communication, sensory, and developmental needs
• Use alternative communication approaches, including PECS, Makaton, visual schedules, and sensory resources
• Promote positive behaviour through consistent routines, de-escalation strategies, and relationship-based practice
• Assist with sensory, play-based, and experiential learning activities
• Encourage independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day
• Support pupils with personal care requirements, including feeding, toileting, mobility, and changing where necessary
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD, SLD, or ASD
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience and confidence when supporting pupils with complex needs
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to individual pupil requirements
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term position
• Comfortable providing personal care support where required

Desirable

• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other communication systems
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or SEN-related training
• Experience working within a specialist educational setting

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay rates
• Long-term opportunities within specialist schools
• Ongoing CPD and SEN-focused training
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Opportunity to develop valuable skills within a highly rewarding role
• Chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs