Student Support Worker
Are you a compassionate and dedicated support worker with experience working with children? Do you want to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Supply Bank are working on behalf of a school in Ellesmere Port who are seeking enthusiastic individuals like you to join their team as Teaching Assistants in their thriving school.
Location: Ellesmere Port
Start Date: January 2024
Role: Teaching Assistant (3-5 days per week, flexible)
Hours: 8:15am-15:30pm.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support in the classroom. You will assist teachers in delivering lessons, provide one-on-one support to students, and help students develop the skills they need to succeed both academically and socially.
The role will primarily focus on supporting SEND students, but there may also be opportunities to provide general classroom cover for absent staff.
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior experience working with children in any setting – whether professional (as a support worker, teaching assistant, youth worker) or personal (e.g. family, volunteering, caregiving).
- Experience or an interest in working with children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and challenging behaviour is highly advantageous, but not essential.
- A calm, empathetic, and patient approach with the ability to build trusting relationships with students.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for helping young people succeed and thrive.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours – full-time or part-time roles available (3-5 days per week), with the opportunity to adjust hours based on your availability.
- Training and professional development – we provide ongoing training to enhance your skills in SEND and teaching support.
- A welcoming and supportive school environment – you will be part of a team that is committed to creating a positive impact on students’ lives.
- Opportunities to develop your career – this role is ideal for someone looking to gain more experience in education or transition from a support worker background into a school setting.
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND and want to be part of a school that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a real difference and helping our students achieve their full potential!
Please click 'Apply Now' with an up to date CV and one of the consultants will be in contact!
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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