Educational Support Worker

Job description

Job DescriptionAre you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you lead with care, patience, and understanding? We're looking for an Educational Support Worker to join a special school in Trowbridge, helping pupils feel safe, supported, and able to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Assist with classroom activities and personalised learning plans

Help students with communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour

Provide personal care as a core part of the role (e.g., toileting and hygiene)

Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

Qualifications

Experience with SEND, whether formal or informal support work or personal experience

A calm, patient, and compassionate approach

Confidence and willingness to provide personal care

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Resilience and a genuine desire to make a difference

Benefits

Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days of work); new DBS processing assistance and refund for those without a pre-existing DBS

Reference/ mentor support while you are working

Opportunity to contribute to a supportive and structured environment

Job Details

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Wiltshire – Trowbridge

Salary: Negotiable

Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026

Contact: Danielle – 0117 422 6167 or danielle@fiveeducation.co.uk

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‐represented at this level.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Trowbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English