For candidates
Work where your care and commitment matter.
Support work takes patience, empathy and a willingness to understand other people. If you are interested in supporting children, young people or people who need additional help, we would like to hear about your experience.
Roles of interest
Roles you can register interest in
Support workers
Supporting people with everyday routines, activities and wellbeing.
Children’s residential support workers
Supporting children and young people living in residential homes.
SEND support workers
Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Learning support assistants
Helping pupils take part in lessons and school life.
Teaching assistants
Supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom, subject to confirmed recruitment scope.
No current vacancies are listed.
Register your interest and we’ll contact you if a suitable opportunity becomes available.
Getting ready
Training
Different settings require different training. We’ll explain what each role needs before you are put forward.
Usually needed
Safeguarding awareness for the age group you will support, and the setting’s own induction.
Often requested
First aid, moving and handling, food hygiene, or a qualification such as a care or teaching assistant certificate.
Setting-specific
Some homes and schools use a named behaviour support or physical intervention approach. Only workers trained in it can be placed there.
We’ll tell you which training and certificates count for each role. Arrangements for providing or funding training haven’t been decided yet.
Registration
How registering works
Step 1: Register your interest.
Tell us about yourself using the short online form.
Step 2: Discuss your experience and preferences.
We talk through the roles, settings and hours that suit you.
Step 3: Complete the relevant recruitment and suitability checks.
The checks depend on the role and are explained to you first.
Step 4: Consider suitable opportunities when available.
We contact you about roles that match your experience and preferences.
Your registration
What we’d like to hear about
- Any experience supporting children, young people or adults — paid or unpaid
- The kinds of settings and roles you are interested in
- When you are available and how far you can travel
- Relevant training or qualifications you hold
Please note
Registration does not guarantee work. Requirements, availability and terms vary by role.
No documents needed to register
You do not need to send documents at this stage. We will explain which checks and documents are needed for a role, and how to share them securely, if and when it is appropriate.
Questions about DBS checks, documents or pay? Read the answers.
Ready to register your interest?
It takes a few minutes. Tell us about your experience, the roles you’re interested in and when you’re available.