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Support Worker (Children)

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Location:
United Kingdom , Worthing

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Education

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Salary:

18760.00 - 19057.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

This vibrant and inclusive school in Worthing is seeking dedicated and caring Support Workers (Teaching Assistants) to join their team! Here's what makes this opportunity so special: Meaningful Work: Help students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities thrive and reach their full potential. Supportive Environment: Enjoy working in a happy, positive, and vibrant environment where you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing the best possible support for our students. Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from fully funded professional development opportunities, including a range of courses to further your skills and knowledge. Flexible Working: We offer a flexible schedule to suit your needs, with term-time only contracts and a choice of working hours. Competitive Pay: £18,760.00 -£19,057.41 actual salary. Excellent Benefits: Term-time only working, An attractive and well-resourced school, Opportunities for professional development, Enrolment onto our company pension scheme.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work alongside teachers to create a stimulating learning environment and provide individual support to students
  • Contribute to a positive learning culture: help create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and empowered
  • Promote student well-being: ensure that students feel safe, nurtured, and confident in their learning journey

Requirements:

  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Have the ability to follow all safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Be caring and understanding of children's needs
  • Have high expectations of children's attainment and behaviour
  • Be very well organised & efficient
  • Be open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Have experience of directly working with children with SEN
  • Have at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Nice to have:

  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience
What we offer:
  • Term-time only working
  • An attractive and well-resourced school
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Enrolment onto our company pension scheme
  • £300 Refer a Friend Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Expiration:
May 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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