TeacherActive are proud to be supporting a specialist SEND provision who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with a range of complex needs.
As a Children Support Worker, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and behaviour specialists to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to thrive. You’ll be working with students who may present with PMLD, SLD, ASD, communication delays and social/emotional needs, so a calm, patient and adaptable approach is essential.
What you’ll be doing as a Children Support Worker:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with varied learning, communication and sensory needs
Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, mobility routines and regulation strategies
Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, resource preparation and behaviour support
Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence and safety
Collaborating with the wider SEND team to track progress and contribute to EHCP targets
What we’re looking for:
Experience working as a Children Support Worker or within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)
A nurturing, empathetic and patient approach
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility
Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential
What you’ll get:
Competitive daily rates paid weekly
Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
The opportunity to secure long-term or permanent roles
If you’re a passionate Children Support Worker ready to take the next step and support pupils who need you most, we’d love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services