Support Worker - SEN School & College

Bury Teaching Personnel

Make Every Day Count for Young People with Additional Needs

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.

What You'll Be Doing

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

Who We're Looking For

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

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career as a Support Worker, helping young people with additional needs develop independence, confidence, and the skills they need to succeed in school, at home, and in the wider community. ✨