Support Workers Wanted - Looking For A Career Change?

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and part-time roles

Ongoing training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join SEN/SEMH schools in Skelmersdale and Chorley as Teaching Assistants. No formal experience required, candidate backgrounds in care or youth work welcome.

Role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping with social and behavioural needs, and assisting learning inside and outside the classroom. Full-time and part-time hours available with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience working in care, support work, residential settings, youth work, or similar roles.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours.
• Genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Support learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Work closely with teachers and other education professionals.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Support Workers Wanted - Looking for a Career Change into Education?

Teaching Assistants Required | Skelmersdale & Chorley | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you currently working as a Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, or Youth Worker and looking for a rewarding change of career?

We are working with a range of SEN and SEMH schools across Skelmersdale and Chorley who are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and caring individuals to join their teams as Teaching Assistants.

No previous school experience is essential. If you have experience supporting vulnerable people, managing challenging behaviours, or building positive relationships, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
• Building positive relationships and acting as a role model
• Working closely with teachers and other education professionals

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working in care, support work, residential settings, youth work, or similar roles
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours
• A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential
• A willingness to learn and develop within an educational setting

What's On Offer?

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Opportunities in both primary and secondary settings
• Pay between £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
• Valuable experience within SEN and SEMH schools
• Ongoing support and training
• Start as soon as fully vetted

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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