School Support Worker - Blackburn
Job description
Support Worker – Flexible School-Based Role
Location: Various schools across Blackburn, Lancashire
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Flexible – part-time and full-time opportunities available
About the Role:
We’re currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to work across a number of primary and secondary schools in the Blackburn area. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
You will be providing 1:1 and group support for pupils with additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential. You’ll work closely with school staff and families to ensure a consistent and nurturing approach.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Support Worker, ideally in an educational setting
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive attitude
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
- A flexible and adaptable approach to your work
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves variety in their work and is passionate about supporting children and young people.
If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.
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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