Educational Support Worker – Knutsford

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEND

Job Branch & Location

North West (Gtr. Manc & Warr) - Knutsford

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£90 - £100 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

A specialist SEND school in Knutsford is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Support Worker to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis, starting as soon as possible. This rewarding role involves supporting students with complex needs, helping them access education, develop independence, and achieve their individual learning and personal development goals within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, communication challenges, sensory needs, and physical disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with complex SEND needs.
  • Assist pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their individual targets.
  • Support communication, sensory, and emotional regulation programmes throughout the school day.
  • Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing through consistent support and encouragement.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure positive outcomes for students.

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
  • Understanding of autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and sensory challenges.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting young people.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

 

Job Reference: JT25CM163541

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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