Support Worker

Support Worker – Trauma-Informed Primary School, Thornton
Through Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join a warm and forward-thinking primary school in Thornton. The school is proudly rooted in trauma-informed practice and is committed to creating a safe, predictable and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

About the Role
You will become an essential part of the school’s inclusion team, offering calm, steady support to pupils who may have experienced adversity. The role involves:

• Building trusting relationships with children who need additional emotional or behavioural support

• Working closely with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral staff to maintain trauma-informed approaches

• Helping pupils regulate, engage with learning and develop confidence

• Creating a consistent, reassuring presence in and beyond the classroom

• Contributing to personalised plans and reflective practice

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people (school, residential, youth work or similar)

• An understanding of trauma-informed or nurturing approaches, or a willingness to learn

• Patience, emotional steadiness and thoughtful communication

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of pupils

What the School Offers

• A caring, collaborative staff community

• Ongoing training in trauma-informed practice

• A supportive leadership team who value reflective, child-centred work

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners

Benefits Through Teaching Personnel

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly PAYE

• Access to CPD, safeguarding and behaviour training completely free of charge, inc. Thrive 

• A dedicated consultant who supports your placement and professional growth

If you’re ready to contribute to a school that puts relationships and wellbeing at the heart of learning, we would be glad to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey with Teaching Personnel and support children in Thornton to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

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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