Support Worker

Support Worker – County Durham Secondary School Long-term temporary position, competitive daily rates, September 2026 start.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Worker for a secondary school in County Durham ahead of September 2026. This is a long-term temporary role within an established support team, working closely with students who require additional assistance to access the curriculum and thrive in a secondary school environment.

The school is a supportive and inclusive setting that values its support staff and recognises the vital role they play in student outcomes. You'll be working across KS3 and KS4, building relationships with students over time and providing the kind of consistent, reliable support that makes a genuine difference.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting students with a range of additional needs across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
• Assisting teachers with classroom management and differentiation
• Helping students to access the curriculum and develop independence
• Contributing to an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Liaising with teaching staff and the SENCO where required

You'll need:

• Experience working with secondary school aged children in a support role
• An understanding of SEND and how to support diverse learners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, reliable, and student-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 3 qualification desirable but not essential with relevant experience

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and SEND training
• Opportunity to move into long-term or permanent positions

Contract: Long-term temporary | Start: September 2026 | Location: County Durham

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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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.
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