Support Worker (School Based)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated School Support Workers to join a welcoming school in Skelmersdale from September 2026. The role involves supporting pupils with learning and behavioural needs, promoting positive engagement, and helping create an inclusive learning environment.

Ideal candidates include those with experience as Support Workers, Teaching Assistants, Care Workers, Youth Workers, or those starting a career in education. DBS checks and safeguarding references apply.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and empathetic nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (preferred but not essential).
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting students with additional learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Encouraging independence and social development
• Supporting students during breaktimes, educational activities, and school trips where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support pupil progress

Skills

Caring & empathetic

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Job description

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Start Date: September 2026

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join a welcoming and supportive school in Skelmersdale from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Whether you are an experienced Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or someone looking to start a rewarding career within education, we would love to hear from you.

As a School Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and other staff members to provide tailored support to students, helping them to engage with learning and develop confidence in the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting students with additional learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Encouraging independence and social development
• Supporting students during breaktimes, educational activities, and school trips where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support pupil progress

The ideal candidate will have:

• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (preferred but not essential)
• A proactive and positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to students' lives
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive school leadership and staff team
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding role within education, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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