Primary Support Worker

Location: Ellesmere Port
Start Date: January 2024
Role: Primary Support Worker (Flexible, 3-5 days per week)
Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with experience working with children?
Do you aspire to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? If so, we want to hear from you!

Supply Bank is collaborating with a school in Ellesmere Port to recruit enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who are eager to join a thriving educational community and support students to reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students who require additional help within the classroom. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Providing one-on-one or small group support to students.
• Helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

While your primary focus will be working with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) students, you may also provide general classroom cover as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from various backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience working with children in professional (e.g., teaching assistant, support worker, youth worker) or personal (e.g., caregiving, volunteering) capacities.
• An interest in or experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), or challenging behaviors (advantageous but not essential).
• A calm, empathetic, and patient demeanor with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours: Choose between part-time or full-time roles (3-5 days per week).
• Professional development: Access training and resources to expand your skills in SEND and classroom support.
• A supportive school environment: Be part of a dedicated team committed to creating positive outcomes for students.
• Career progression opportunities: This role is perfect for individuals transitioning from support work or looking to build a career in education.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and support their journey to success, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now with your up-to-date CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Join us in creating brighter futures!

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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