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Education Support Worker
Job description
Education Support Worker | Specialist SEN Primary School
Bury | Teaching Personnel
Support, Encourage, Inspire
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming specialist primary school in Bury that supports pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning and developmental needs, including ASD, SLD, and PMLD.
This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a dedicated team making a genuine difference in children's lives every day.
The Role
As an Education Support Worker, you will:
✅ Provide tailored support to pupils both individually and in small groups
✅ Help students access a personalised and engaging curriculum
✅ Promote communication, confidence, and independence skills
✅ Support sensory-based, practical, and play-focused learning activities
✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
✅ Assist with personal care and day-to-day wellbeing where required
✅ Celebrate and encourage every achievement, no matter how small
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
✨ Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND
✨ Is caring, patient, and adaptable in their approach
✨ Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
✨ Feels confident supporting children with complex needs
✨ Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and child development
⭐ Desirable Experience
➕ Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other communication strategies
➕ Previous experience within a SEN school, care, or support setting
➕ Relevant qualifications in SEND, Education, Care, or Child Development
What Teaching Personnel Offers
Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
Access to free SEND-focused training and CPD
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
Valuable experience within specialist education settings
A rewarding role where your support has a lasting impact
Apply Now
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can help children develop essential life skills, build confidence, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Teaching Personnel and help create positive outcomes for children with additional needs every day.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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