Support Worker

REESON Education; London Borough of Brent; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

REESON Education is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a Brent-based primary school. You will assist pupils across EYFS to KS2, supporting their academic and emotional growth from November 2026. The role offers a chance to be a positive role model and make a meaningful difference daily.

Ideal candidates are warm, proactive and reliable, with a passion for helping children succeed and strong safeguarding awareness. Prior school or childcare experience is welcome but not required.

Formación

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support children
• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents and staff
• Understanding of safeguarding in a school environment

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with challenging home lives and SEMH
• Build strong, trusting relationships to support confidence and positive behaviour
• Work with teachers, SEN staff, pastoral teams and social workers to deliver targeted support
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Adapt flexibly to the needs of the pupils and the school day

Conocimientos

Pastoral care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Safeguarding awareness

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker - Primary School - Brent

Commencing - November 2026

Are you passionate about helping children grow academically, socially and emotionally?
We are looking for a warm, committed and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly primary school team from November 2026, supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with children, enjoys being a positive role model, and is keen to make a real difference every day.

About this Support Worker Role:

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will work closely with pupils who need extra guidance to help them overcome barriers to learning. You will support their emotional wellbeing, encourage positive behaviour, and help them build confidence and resilience so they can achieve their best. This role would be particularly suited to a psychology graduate or someone interested in social care.

Key Responsibilities of a Support Worker

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with challenging homelives and SEMH
• Build strong, trusting relationships to support confidence, motivation and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, pastoral teams and social workers to deliver targeted support
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Adapt flexibly to the needs of the pupils and the school day

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, reliable and compassionate Pastoral Support Worker who genuinely enjoys working with children
• Patience, emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Common sense and a working knowledge of safeguarding
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly
• Experience in schools, childcare, youth work or mentoring (desirable, not essential)
• Good general knowledge in English and Maths to support pupils confidently

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.