Support Worker

Teacheractive Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support provider in Manchester is seeking a passionate Support Worker to help pupils with complex needs. You'll provide tailored support, assist with personal care, and collaborate with a SEND team. Ideal candidates have experience in SEND settings, are empathetic, and possess strong behaviour management skills. The role offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

A dedicated consultant available 24/7

Opportunity for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Support Worker or within SEND settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils' needs.
• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, and mobility routines.
• Collaborating with the wider SEND team for tracking progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Nurturing approach

Communication skills

Job description

TeacherActive are proud to be supporting a specialist SEND provision who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with a range of complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with varied learning, communication and sensory needs
• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, mobility routines and regulation strategies
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, resource preparation and behaviour support
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence and safety
• Collaborating with the wider SEND team to track progress and contribute to EHCP targets

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Support Worker or within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)
• A nurturing, empathetic and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• The opportunity to secure long‑term or permanent roles

If you’re a passionate Support Worker ready to take the next step and support pupils who need you most, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly by emailing at [e-mail] or call me at 0161 870 3623.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.