Teaching Personnel
£93 - 103 per day
Bury
Permanent | Full Time
23/09/2026
No
Education Support Worker | Specialist Primary School
Bury | Teaching Personnel
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and dedicated Education Support Worker to join a specialist primary school supporting pupils aged 3-11 with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
✅ Assist with personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
✅ Encourage communication, independence, and social development
✅ Support sensory, play-based, and practical learning activities
✅ Work alongside teachers, therapists, and SEND specialists
✅ Provide personal care where required
✨ Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
✨ A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
✨ Confidence supporting pupils with complex needs
✨ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✨ A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
➕ Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or AAC communication methods
➕ Previous experience within a specialist school or care setting
➕ SEND-related qualifications or training
Competitive weekly pay
Ongoing SEND training and CPD opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Long-term opportunities within specialist education settings
A highly rewarding role where every achievement is celebrated
Apply today and become an Education Support Worker, helping children with complex needs build confidence, develop essential life skills, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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