143 adult social worker jobs found

Learning Support Assistant (SEND) - Witham, Essex £21,817 per annum | 34 Hours per Week | Fixed-Term Contract | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Empowering Learning is recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Witham for a compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those who have experienced trauma, adversity and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The successful candidate will initially join via a 12-week agency placement before transferring to the school's fixed-term contract until 21st July 2027, with the potential for the role to be extended or made permanent. The Role Working alongside the SENCo, teachers and senior leaders, you will provide high-quality one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils overcome barriers to...

Ready for a Change? From Care & Support Work to Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties Are you currently working in care or support work and feeling exhausted, undervalued, or stuck in a cycle of long shifts and constant pressure? Do you still care deeply about helping people — but want a role that feels more rewarding, structured, and hopeful? We’re looking for caring, patient, and resilient people from the care industry to join our SEN School in Brentwood as a Learning Support Assistant. Why This Role Might Be Exactly What You’re Looking For If you’ve worked in care, you already have the skills that matter most: Compassion and patience Experience supporting people with additional needs Emotional resilience A calm, reassuring presence during challenging moments The difference? Here, you’ll be supporting children with learning difficulties in a school environment — helping them grow, communicate, and achieve things they once found impossible. You’ll see...

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Primary Schools Swansea | Full-Time | September 2026 Start £14.25 per hour | Weekly PAYE Pay | Free CPD | Long-Term Opportunities Looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change a child's future? We're recruiting passionate, caring and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across Swansea this September 2026. If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Every day, you'll support a child who relies on consistency, encouragement and positive relationships to thrive. Your support won't just improve their education—it could transform their confidence, independence and future. Whether you already work as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or ALN Support Worker, or you have transferable experience working with children or vulnerable people, we'd love to...

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Multi-Site Role Location: Bury Recruiter: Aspire People Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Bury Aspire People are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider in Bury for a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 8 pupil across multiple sites. This is a highly rewarding role for an experienced support professional who can build strong, trusting relationships with young people who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. The pupil presents with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs and may display challenging behaviours, including verbal aggression and periods of physical dysregulation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the pupil access education, regulate emotions, and develop positive relationships whilst maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Key...

1:1 Support Mentor – SEMH School Location: Preston Full-Time | Term Time Only Make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic 1:1 Support Mentor to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Preston This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may have faced challenges within mainstream education. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support and small group mentoring, helping students build confidence, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning. The Role As a 1:1 Support Mentor, you will work closely with individual students and small groups to provide personalised support and encouragement. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing tailored 1:1 support for students with SEMH needs. * Supporting students in small group sessions to develop learning, social skills and confidence. * Building positive, trusting...

About the Part-Time 1:1 Tutor position: Prospero Teaching are looking for 1:1 tutors to support children in care, children with special educational needs and excluded pupils in the Clacton area. We have a variety of different part-time tuition opportunities that mainly take place within the school day. We work with student's across key stages 1-5, most of whom are currently disengaged in education. Successful tutors should be able to support mainly with the core subjects of Maths, English and Science across your chosen key stages. You should be flexible, adaptable and have experience working within the education sector. Lessons could take place in either their home, care home or an alternative setting such as a local library. Students are likely to have difficulty responding to conventional teaching and may have behaviour and/or SEN difficulties. They are also likely to be working at lower levels than their peers. Contract Details for Part-Time 1:1 Tutor position: Location -...

About the Part-Time 1:1 Tutor position: Prospero Teaching are looking for 1:1 tutors to support children in care, children with special educational needs and excluded pupils in Harlow and the surrounding areas. We are looking for tutors to work on a 1:1 basis with students aged between 5-16 years old. The majority of these students are disengaged in education and will be out of school, with many of them not on a school roll. Sessions will take place either at the students home or the local library. Students are likely to have difficulty responding to conventional teaching and may have behaviour and/or SEN difficulties. They are also likely to be working below age-related expectations. The majority of cases are for either 3 hours per day, 5 days per week but this can be flexible depending on the student in question. There is also the potential to work more hours by taking on more than one case. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver sessions with a focus on English...

Learning Support Assistant Future Supply FE Bank Opportunities – South London Location: NCG Colleges, South London - Lewisham, Southwark, and HE Centre  Recruitment Partner: The Supply Register (Managed Service Partner) Help Learners Thrive. Make Every Day Count. The Supply Register is proud to partner with NCG to recruit passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our Further Education Supply Bank, supporting colleges across South London. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in education. Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or come from a background in education, care, or youth support, you'll play a vital role in helping learners overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their goals. With flexible opportunities available on a sessional basis, you'll have the freedom to work around your availability while gaining experience across a range of Further Education settings....

Further Education Lecturer (All Subjects) Future Supply FE Bank Opportunities – South London & Docklands Locations: Southwark College, Lewisham College & NCG Higher Education Centre, Harbour Exchange, Canary Wharf Contract: Temporary, Bank, Casual & Permanent Opportunities ⏰ Hours: Flexible – dependent on curriculum needs Recruitment Partner: The Supply Register (Managed Service Partner) Inspire Learners. Share Your Expertise. Shape Futures. The Supply Register is proud to work in partnership with NCG South London Colleges to recruit passionate and knowledgeable Further Education Lecturers across a wide range of curriculum areas. We're inviting expressions of interest from qualified lecturers and industry professionals looking for flexible teaching opportunities across Southwark College, Lewisham College, and the NCG Higher Education Centre at Harbour Exchange. Whether you're an experienced lecturer, an industry specialist looking to move into education, or...

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Provisions Preston £109.85 per day Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have personal or professional experience working with individuals who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive Behaviour Mentors to work within SEMH schools and specialist provisions across the Preston area. This rewarding role involves supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and social support to help them achieve both inside and outside the classroom. Whether your experience comes from education, youth work, care, residential settings, coaching or personal circumstances, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs. Building positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and...

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Provisions Blackburn £109.85 per day Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have personal or professional experience working with individuals who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive Behaviour Mentors to work within SEMH schools and specialist provisions across the Blackburn area. This rewarding role involves supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and social support to help them achieve both inside and outside the classroom. Whether your experience comes from education, youth work, care, residential settings, coaching or personal circumstances, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs. Building positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement...

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education Burnley and surrounding areas £109.85 per day Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs? We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools and alternative provisions across Burnley. You'll be supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in education or continue making a positive impact within specialist settings. The Role Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Assisting students with additional learning, communication and emotional needs. Helping to create a safe,...

Prospero Teaching are looking for energetic, reliable and motivated mentors in the BCP area to support young people with SEN needing alternate provision. We provide mentoring to students in early years all the way to post 16, supporting them from 2 to 10 hours per week. Mentoring is provided 1:1 in the young person's home or in the local community and is completely tailored to the student's needs to ensure they are getting the best possible support. Mentoring involves emotional support for the young person and can include activities based around their hobbies. Alternately, it may just involve taking them for walks with the intention of getting them out of the house and talking to a positive role model who can help build their confidence. We also offer play therapy and art therapy to young people who require this provision. All of this is with the aim of getting them back into a mainstream or specialist environment where they feel self-assured and positive about the future. In...

Tyne Coast College (Tyne Metropolitan) Contract: Full-time Temporary (ongoing) Employer: Supply Register on behalf of Tyne Coast College Location: Tyne Metropolitan Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role The Supply Register is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to work full time on behalf of Tyne Coast College. This is an excellent opportunity to support students with a range of learning needs, helping them achieve their academic and personal goals in a positive and inclusive learning environment. As an LSA, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide in-class and one-to-one support, ensuring students can fully engage with their learning programmes and develop their confidence, independence, and skills. Key Responsibilities Provide learning support to students within classroom, workshop, and practical settings. Support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), learning difficulties, or...

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education Chorley, Leyland, Bamber Bridge £109.85 per day Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs? We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools and alternative provisions across Chorley, Leyland and Bamber Bridge. You'll be supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in education or continue making a positive impact within specialist settings. The Role Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Assisting students with additional learning, communication and emotional needs....

Art & Technology Technician Location: Fakenham Salary:SCP 5 £25,583 – SCP 6 £25,989 FTE (Pro Rata: £10,979 - £11,351 pro rata per annum) Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Initially, 18 hours a week – Term Time Plus 2 weeks – Monday, Wednesday & Friday To Start As Soon As Possible Fakenham Academy is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools. We are currently seeking a part-time Technology & Art Technician to support the work of our busy Technology & Art Department, providing technical support, resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with issues relating to health and safety. You will also provide day to day support to the teaching staff and our students during lessons. You will be able to manage a varied workload and be able to learn new skills effectively. You will also be a team player who has enthusiasm, adaptability and resilience and is committed to providing the...

Learning Support Assistant Reeson Education are working with a multi-site provision in Hampshire that caters to pupils who have been removed from mainstream school. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be there to assist pupils academically where need and encourage positive engagement within the classroom. You must be confident and be able to be a positive role model. This role is only suitable for individuals who are interested in full time work during term time in Portsmouth as the pupils require consistency. The job responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant: As a Learning Support Assistant you will work as part of the whole staff team in managing and modifying the behaviour of children and young people and supporting them in their learning. As a Learning Support Assistant you will pro-actively support the emotional and behavioural difficulties experienced by the children As a Learning Support Assistant you will work with children and their non-engagement in...

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and ready to make a real difference every day? Join a dedicated SEN school in Handsworth as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in helping pupils with Autism, sensory processing needs, and communication difficulties reach their full potential. If you are patient, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to a nurturing environment, this role could be the perfect next step in your career. What's in it for you? Long-term contract within a well-resourced SEN school Excellent support from experienced SEN professionals Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payment options Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives  The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learning through structured routines, use visual communication strategies, and help deliver engaging classroom activities tailored to each pupil’s needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team, encouraging...

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Location: Ealing, London, UK Salary: £90–£100 per day Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. The higher rate is intended for candidates with relevant SEMH, behaviour-support, specialist-school or alternative-provision experience. Make a Difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant We are looking for a calm, resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in an inclusive Ealing setting. The appointed SEN Teaching Assistant will help pupils regulate their emotions, access learning and develop positive relationships with adults and peers. You may provide one-to-one support, assist with structured interventions and help pupils manage transitions throughout the school day. Relationships are central to this role. The school is seeking someone who can maintain clear boundaries while remaining...

If you are passionate about transforming the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and want to make a real difference in a supportive, specialist environment, this Teacher of SEN opportunity in Handsworth is ideal. You will enjoy excellent staff support, small class groups, and the chance to see your impact every day working with primary-aged pupils with Autism and communication needs. What's in it for you? Small class sizes with excellent staff ratios Well-resourced classrooms and access to specialist facilities Long-term contract from September, with potential for permanent employment  The Role As a Teacher of SEN, you will join a highly supportive SEN team, teaching and inspiring a small class of pupils with Autism, communication challenges, and moderate learning difficulties. You will be responsible for delivering tailored, engaging lessons that nurture confidence, social skills, and independence among your students. This role will suit someone who thrives...