Support Worker

Support Worker- Primary school based

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Location: Prenton (CH43)

Start date: February 2026

Contract: Full-time

I am delighted to announce that we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Support Worker to join a thriving and friendly school. This school has a strong community feel and encourages the pupils to be confident and resilient in all they do.

About the role

By undertaking this role, you will need to be able to build relationships with year groups and take on supportive and trusting role for pupils from a breadth of backgrounds.

The role will include:

• Being able to build trusting and meaningful relationship with pupils form all year groups who may need additional support.
• Jointly working with all other school colleagues, particularly the SENDCo.
• Assisting pupils to manage and engage with their learning and develop their confidence both in the classroom but also socially.
• Creating consistency for the pupils and teachers both in and out of the classroom.
• Implementing any tailored strategies that may improve focus and engagement.
• Reflecting on your own practice and putting together clear actions plans where improvement may be required.

About the school

• Ofsted rated: Good in all areas.
• A school with a strong community feel who’s 3 principles shape and nurture the qualities in their pupils.
• Offers a broad and creative curriculum that includes flexible group settings and visual activities ensure engagement.
• A strong understanding of SEND by all staff member who regularly receive high quality training on best practice.
• A collaborative and supportive team of staff.
• Offers a wide range of enrichment activities that provides opportunities for children to thrive and grow.

What we are looking for

• Experience in similar roles such as support with children.
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs
• A child centred approach ensuring patience and compassion.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Minimum Qualification of GSCE C grade or Equivalent.

Why chose Teaching Personnel

• Competitive pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Access to tailored and exclusive CPD Training.
• Committed Consultant support available when needed.
• Opportunity for longer term placements.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly and dedicated school environment.

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.
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