School Support Worker

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Role: School Support Worker Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: February 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping young people thrive? If so, Reddish Hall School would love to hear from you! We are a nurturing, specialist school supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a School Support Worker who wants to make a genuine difference every single day—someone who will bring positivity, patience, and resilience to our vibrant school community. About the Role As a School Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of pupil support—helping learners feel safe, confident, and ready to engage with their education. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide personalised support in and out of the classroom. From encouraging positive behaviour to helping pupils build independence and social skills, you will play a key part in their journey. This is an incredibly rewarding role where your care, creativity, and commitment will make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities Support pupils’ learning and engagement in line with their individual needs Encourage and motivate pupils to achieve personal and academic goals Promote positive behaviour and help develop social and emotional skills Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment Who we are looking for Essential GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach Strong teamwork and communication skills Desirable Experience working in a school or SEN environment Understanding of autism, SEMH, or trauma-informed practice Willingness to learn, develop, and grow professionally If you are compassionate, dedicated, and motivated to support children with additional needs, join Reddish Hall School and help every pupil reach their full potential. About Us Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1