Student Support Worker

About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and reliable Student Support Worker to join our team in supporting students to achieve their personal, academic, and social goals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a real difference in young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students, both in and outside the classroom.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning experiences.
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
• Liaise with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and incidents.

About You

• Empathetic, patient, and approachable with a genuine interest in student wellbeing.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and individual student needs.
• Experience working with young people or in an educational setting is an advantage.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or health & social care are desirable.

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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