Education Support Worker

Education Support Worker – Durham Secondary School

£90–£110 per day | Starting September 2025

Teaching Personnel has Education Support Worker roles in a Sunderland secondary school. If you've got a degree in Psychology, Childcare or something similar and you're interested in working with secondary aged children, this could suit you.

What the job involves:

You'll be supporting students in and out of the classroom - helping with learning, managing behaviour, and working on emotional wellbeing. Some of it's 1:1, some is small groups. You'll assist with learning plans, work alongside teachers and the SENCO, and help create a nice classroom environment where students can focus.

Ideal for:

• Recent graduates wanting hands-on experience before deciding on further training
• People with childcare backgrounds looking to move into secondary education
• Anyone considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN support

You'll need:

• A relevant degree (Psychology, Childcare or related)
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Genuine interest in supporting young people
• Some experience with kids or teens (placements, volunteering, youth work)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to get one)

Daily rate: £90–£110 depending on experience
Start: September 2025
Location: Sunderland

Interested? Email isaac.joyce@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0191 223 5071.

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