Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

Job description

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Job Title: Student Support Worker/ Teaching Assistant
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
For a young person who has experienced challenges in education, having a trusted and consistent adult beside them can make an enormous difference.
At Belmont Secondary School, we're looking for a compassionate and resilient student Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, attachment difficulties and trauma related behaviours.
You'll help students overcome barriers to learning, regulate their emotions and develop the confidence and skills they need to engage positively with school. Working alongside teachers and the wider team, you'll provide the consistency, encouragement and understanding that can turn difficult days into positive steps forward.
What you will be doing
Provide consistent and personalised support to students, promoting their safety, wellbeing and engagement in learning
Build positive and trusting relationships that help students feel safe, understood and supported
Support students with SEMH needs, attachment difficulties and trauma related behaviours using appropriate nurturing approaches
Help students develop strategies for emotional regulation, confidence and resilience
Encourage positive behaviour, independence, communication and healthy social relationships
Work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning and nurturing programmes based around individual needs
Support students to access lessons and remain engaged with their education during more challenging moments
Monitor and record progress, rewards and individual support plans, including EHCPs and IEPs
Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals where appropriate
Support students throughout the wider school day, including breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and enrichment activities
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication and can provide the calm, consistent and positive support young people need to move forward.
You'll need:
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or above, or equivalent
Experience supporting children or young peo...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rossendale

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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