Support Worker

Job Title: Full-Time Support Worker – Alternative Provision
Location: Liverpool
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support students with complex needs? We are looking for a Support Worker to join our committed team at a well-established alternative provision in Liverpool.

About the Role:

As a classroom Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping young people engage in education and personal development. You will work alongside teachers and other staff members to create a supportive, safe, and nurturing learning environment for students who may have experienced trauma, disrupted education, or present with behavioural challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students in the classroom.
• Help manage challenging behaviours in a calm and consistent manner.
• Implement trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Assist in the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources.
• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with students to support their personal and academic growth.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies.

Essential Qualities and Experience:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly in an educational, care or youth work setting.
• Strong knowledge or training in behaviour management techniques.
• Understanding and application of trauma-informed practice.
• Resilience, patience, and a calm approach to difficult situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a dynamic team.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or mental health support.
• Experience in an alternative provision, PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), or similar setting.
• First Aid or Team Teach training.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and meaningful role where you can truly make a difference.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• The opportunity to work in a setting that values empathy, consistency, and care

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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