Educational Support Worker

Are 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.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be working closely with pupils with a range of SEND needs, supporting both their learning and personal development in a nurturing and structured environment.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Assisting with classroom activities and personalised learning plans
Helping students with communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour
Providing personal care as a core part of the role (e.g. toileting and hygiene)
Creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

What we're looking for:

Experience with SEND (formal or informal-care, support work, or personal experience is valued)
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

What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

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.

Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)