School Support Worker

Overview

Full Job Description – School Support Worker – Reddish Hall School, Stockport. At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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:
February 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

As a School Support Worker, you’ll help pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils’ learning and engagement in line with their needs
• Encouraging pupils to achieve personal and academic goals
• Promoting positive behaviour and social-emotional skills
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment

Essential:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, or ability to demonstrate equivalent skills
• Strong spoken and written English
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Calm, compassionate, proactive approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desirable:

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

When applying, please include the following in your supporting statement:

• About you:
  
  Tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role.
• Suitability:
  Why you believe you are suitable, referring to the job description.
• Skills & Experience:
  
  Highlight your relevant skills with real examples from your own work.
• Contribution:
  Explain how you would contribute to the role and school if appointed.

We’re looking for applicants who bring enthusiasm, authenticity, and a proactive approach to supporting pupils.

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. Supported by a skilled team and strong family partnerships, Reddish Hall empowers every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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