Support Worker

Teaching Personnel are seeking caring, resilient and enthusiastic School Support Workers to join specialist SEN and SEMH schools across Wigan and Bolton.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people who require additional assistance with their learning, behaviour, social development and emotional wellbeing.

Please note: For long-term positions, you will be based within one school setting, allowing you to build consistent relationships with pupils and staff and become an integral part of the school community. You will not be expected to travel between different schools. Only candidates undertaking day-to-day supply work may be offered placements across a variety of school settings, depending on availability and preference.

The Role

As a School Support Worker, you will:

• Provide classroom and pastoral support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Work on a 1:1 basis and with small groups to support engagement and progress.
• Help pupils develop positive relationships, confidence and independence.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health challenges.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and assist with emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals to create a positive learning environment.
• Encourage participation in lessons and wider school activities.
• Act as a positive role model for students who may require additional emotional and behavioural support.

About the School

You will be placed within a dedicated specialist school that is committed to supporting pupils with additional needs through a nurturing and inclusive approach. Schools provide structured support, personalised learning opportunities and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, development and achievement.

Whether supporting pupils with Autism, complex learning needs or SEMH requirements, you will play a key role in helping young people reach their potential both academically and personally.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• SEN Support Work
• Teaching Assistance
• Youth Work
• Residential Childcare
• Support Work
• Care Work
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support
• Psychology, Criminology or Education Graduates

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient nature.
• A passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and professionally.
• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults (preferred but not essential).

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Long-term and temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
• Flexible working options available.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to develop a rewarding career within education and SEND.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want the opportunity to become an important part of a school's support team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for a School Support Worker position within a specialist SEN or SEMH school in Wigan or Bolton.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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.
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