School Support Worker

Role

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Role:
School Support Worker

Location:

Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping young people thrive? If so, Reddish Hall School would love to hear from you!

We are a nurturing, specialist school supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a School Support Worker who wants to make a genuine difference every single day—someone who will bring positivity, patience, and resilience to our vibrant school community.

As a School Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of pupil support—helping learners feel safe, confident, and ready to engage with their education.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide personalised support in and out of the classroom. From encouraging positive behaviour to helping pupils build independence and social skills, you will play a key part in their journey.

This is an incredibly rewarding role where your care, creativity, and commitment will make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of young people.

• Support pupils’ learning and engagement in line with their individual needs
• Encourage and motivate pupils to achieve personal and academic goals
• Promote positive behaviour and help develop social and emotional skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Experience working in a school or SEN environment
• Understanding of autism, SEMH, or trauma-informed practice
• Willingness to learn, develop, and grow professionally

If you are compassionate, dedicated, and motivated to support children with additional needs, join Reddish Hall School and help every pupil reach their full potential.

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with…