Education Support Worker

Bury | Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Education Support Worker to join a specialist Secondary SEN School and College in Bury, supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and develop the skills they need for adulthood. You'll play an important role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them achieve positive outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual student needs
• Encourage engagement, participation, and progress in learning
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Promote independence and essential life skills
• Assist with personal care where required
• Foster positive relationships built on trust, consistency, and encouragement
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Celebrate every achievement and support students to reach their full potential

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Positive, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Available on a full-time basis

Previous experience within education, care, support work, youth work, residential care, SEN settings, or healthcare is desirable, but not essential. A genuine passion for supporting young people and making a positive impact is what matters most.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same and every day brings the opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN setting
• Access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable experience supporting learners through both secondary and further education
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives

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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