Children's Support Worker


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£90 - £110
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DH1
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Children's Home Support Worker

Location: Durham

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

Do you have experience supporting children with Learning Difficulties, SEMH, Autism or ADHD?

Are you a caring, resilient and reliable Children's Home Support Worker looking for long-term or permanent opportunities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with welcoming children's homes across Durham that provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments for children and young people. These homes are committed to promoting positive outcomes through consistency, compassion and person-centred care, ensuring every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

We are looking to recruit a dedicated Children's Home Support Worker on a long-term basis, with permanent opportunities available for the right Children's Home Support Worker. The successful Children's Home Support Worker will support children and young people of various ages with a range of additional needs including Learning Difficulties, SEMH, Autism and ADHD, helping to create a safe, structured and positive living environment while promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development.

The successful Children's Home Support Worker will have:

Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce qualification or the willingness to work towards it

Experience working within a children's residential setting or supporting children and young people with additional needs

Experience supporting children with Learning Difficulties, SEMH, Autism and ADHD

A caring, patient and resilient approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends where required

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click

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EMAIL:

Luke.Jacob@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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