School Support worker

School Support Worker

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency:
Connex Education
Start:
Immediate

Connex Education is recruiting School Support Workers to work across partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or individuals with experience in education who are eager to start a fulfilling career supporting teaching and learning.

Partner schools serve diverse pupils across all key stages and pride themselves on creating inclusive, supportive environments. Staff work closely together to ensure every child receives the best possible education. These schools are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and committed to supporting their learning, development, and well‑being.

• A degree or relevant qualification in education or a related field
• Experience working with children in an educational setting (voluntary or paid)
• Confidence in managing behaviour and supporting the teacher with classroom routines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Genuine passion for education and child development
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Important:
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.