Bury Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This rewarding full-time role involves supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional and complex needs across both secondary and post-16 settings.
Every day offers something different, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on students' lives by helping them develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently.
Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to young people with additional needs
Encouraging confidence, participation, and engagement in daily activities and learning
Supporting individuals with a range of SEN and complex needs
Assisting with personal care where required, always promoting dignity, respect, and independence
Using positive behaviour support strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations
Helping students build communication, social, and life skills
Promoting independence and preparing young people for adulthood
Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive
Working closely with teachers, therapists, support staff, and families to achieve the best outcomes for each learner
We’d love to hear from candidates who are:
Caring, patient, and resilient
Experienced in care, support work, education, youth work, residential care, or similar settings
Comfortable supporting personal care needs
Confident working with young people who may display behaviours that challenge
Excellent communicators who work well within a team
Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about making a difference
Available for full-time work
Competitive weekly pay
Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
Long-term placements within specialist education settings
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
A genuinely rewarding role where you can positively impact young people's lives every day
If you're looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
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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Education Support Worker in Bury employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
