Full Job Description
Job Title
School Support Worker
Location
Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY
Hours
37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Salary
£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start
September 2026
Applicants
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the role
At Reddish Hall School, we’re looking for a compassionate and motivated School Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day. As a School Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our school community, providing practical, emotional and educational support that enables young people to flourish.
What you will be doing
- Implement Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and provide tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Contribute to the school’s safeguarding culture by following all safeguarding policies and procedures
- Deliver structured learning activities and programmes, adjusting to student needs and providing feedback to teaching staff
- Support the use of ICT to develop students’ independence and digital competence
- Build constructive relationships with parents/carers and share relevant information with the wider staff team
- Promote inclusion, acceptance, and equal opportunities for all students
- Supervise students during transitions and unstructured times
- Assist in developing and applying behaviour management strategies
- Actively contribute to the ethos, aims, and overall work of the school
What you will bring
- Maths and English GCSE (Grade 4/C and above) or equivalent
- A solid standard of English and Maths, along with experience supporting students in a school environment
- Strong understanding of restorative and trauma‑informed practices, with the ability to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- The ability to monitor and record student progress, wellbeing, and engagement accurately and professionally, following organisational procedures
- A motivated, enthusiastic, and team‑focused approach, committed to helping students achieve their full potential and supporting the wider school ethos
- Driving licence is required
About Us
Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school in Stockport for pupils with SEMH needs, many with additional diagnoses including ASC, ADHD, and Dyslexia. In small classes, pupils receive personalised support in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, building confidence, engagement, and self‑esteem. Our curriculum blends academic, vocational, and wellbeing‑focused learning to develop independence, resilience, and social skills.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Additional Information
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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