Classroom Assistant

1 day ago


Whitehaven, United Kingdom Sense Education Full time

**Classroom Assistant**

**Bring your care experience into the classroom and help shape young lives.**

If you have experience in care, mental health, or emotional support work and want to make a difference in education, this could be the perfect next step. This long-term classroom assistant position offers the chance to support children with additional needs in a nurturing school setting.

**The Role**

This is a full-time position supporting pupils across Key Stages 1-4 who need extra help to engage with their learning. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, providing one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of needs including autism, social-emotional challenges, and mental health difficulties. With training and guidance from experienced educators, you’ll play a crucial role in helping pupils feel safe, understood, and able to learn.

**The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed**

This role is especially suited to individuals with a background in care, mental health support, youth work or social services. Experience supporting people with complex emotional needs or behaviours that challenge would be particularly valuable. A relevant qualification in health and social care, psychology, or a related field is desirable, but transferable experience is equally important. Most of all, you’ll need patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to helping young people thrive.

**The School**

The school offers a calm, supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop not just academically, but emotionally and socially. Staff work closely together to provide a consistent and compassionate approach, and new team members are welcomed with full support and guidance.

Hours

**The Benefits**
- Competitive pay
- Welcoming and supportive school community
- Opportunity to transition from care or support work into education
- Ongoing training and development
- Chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives

**Make your care experience count in a whole new way. Step into the classroom and be part of something meaningful.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- What interests you in working with children?

Work Location: In person


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