Children's Support Worker

Support Worker – SEND School
Brighton | Accessible by Car & Bus
£360 - £460 per week | September Start | Temp to Perm

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist SEND school in Brighton that is seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their team on a full-time basis from September for the new academic year.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups with a range of additional needs, including PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) and ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition).

The ideal candidate will:

Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly PMLD and ASC.

Be proactive, resilient, and able to adapt to changing situations.

Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Be confident in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours.

Be passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential.

What’s on offer?

Full-time role starting in September.

Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

Weekly pay between £360 - £460, depending on experience.

Ongoing support and guidance from Teaching Personnel.

The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Requirements:

Child Only Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Relevant experience supporting children or young people with ASC, PMLD, or other SEND needs.

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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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