Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a full-time role in Stockport. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support to pupils, helping them build trusting relationships. They will work closely with teachers to monitor progress and assist with personal care. Previous experience with complex needs is highly desired, along with recent safeguarding training. This position offers a daily pay rate of £95-£105, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided).
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired.
• Previous experience supporting complex needs in a school or residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1, building strong, trusting relationships.
• Working closely with class teachers to monitor progress.
• Providing personal care.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Experience supporting complex needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Position

Support Worker

Location

Stockport (SK8)

Start Date

05/01/2026

Pay

£95-£105 per day, depending on experience

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting on behalf of a large SEN provision for experienced support workers. The school supports pupils aged 4‑19 with complex needs and is based in the Cheadle area. This role is full‑time and temp to perm after 12 weeks.

Role

• Supporting pupils 1:1, building strong, trusting relationships
• Working closely with class teachers to monitor progress
• Providing personal care

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired
• Previous experience supporting complex needs in a school or residential setting

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references that cover at least the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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