Support Worker – Primary Schools, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Location: Cheshire West and Chester
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently looking for individuals with support work experience to work in primary schools in Chester, with children requiring additional support.


This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dedicated support workers to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing primary school environment. Schools support pupils with a range of needs and focus on promoting independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

The Role:
• Supporting pupils with additional needs in class and during activities
• Assisting with social, emotional, and educational development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping to implement individualised support plans
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working as a support worker in an educational or childcare setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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