Education Support Worker

Teaching Personnel is seeking candidates for a dynamic comprehensive school in Durham that prides itself on academic excellence and upholding the values of honesty, integrity, respect, and compassion.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Education Support Worker with a background in psychology or childcare to join the team from September 2025.

The Role:

As an Education Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and emotional challenges. Your understanding of child development and psychological principles will help create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

You will work closely with teachers and the school’s SENCO to deliver tailored support for students with additional needs, including one-to-one and small group interventions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and educational development using your knowledge of psychology and childcare
• Assisting with individualised learning plans and behavioural strategies
• Working alongside teaching staff to create a positive classroom environment
• Monitoring and recording student progress and sharing insights with the team
• Communicating effectively with pupils, staff, and parents to provide holistic support

Who We’re Looking For:

• A graduate in Psychology, Childcare, Early Years, or a related field
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with children, gained through placements, volunteering, or internships, is desirable
• Ability to adapt to the needs of a busy school environment and work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (DBS clearance required)

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Access to exclusive roles with leading schools
• Dedicated support throughout the application and interview process
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ongoing advice and guidance from our experienced recruitment consultants

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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