1-1 Education Support Worker

Keys Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Stockport is looking for a dedicated support assistant to help pupils with complex needs. You will be responsible for assisting teachers, supporting social and emotional development, and managing behaviour. Candidates should have experience in educational settings, especially with SEND pupils. The role offers competitive benefits, including enhanced pay scales and fully funded training opportunities.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles.
• Ability to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assigned to support in a specific class with a specific child.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

Good Ofsted Rating

Purpose of the Role

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

About Acorns Marple

Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil’s unique journey.

With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assigned to support in a specific class with a specific child.

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles.
• Ability to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision.
• Patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to a blue light discount card.
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts.
• Life assurance.

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.