Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Student Support Worker/ Teaching Assistant Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday Salary: £23,080.50 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 someo...

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