Support Worker - Flexible
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 to £19.20 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Zero-hours contract |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Halo Staffing |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We are looking for a Dedicated Support Workers – Flexible to join us for a specific placement at The Canterbury Academy in the Kent area. We are seeking likeminded people to join our amazing team, and at Halo Staffing you will be supported by those who truly have your best interests at heart.
At Halo Staffing we offer various roles and flexible positions that can be adapted to your availability. This specific role is a dedicated placement for a 36-hour week, term-time only plus 5 development days.
Benefits of working with Halo Staffing:
Our current staff team tell us that they choose to work for Halo Staffing because of:
Our commitment to understanding your individual needs and providing the right opportunities and progression for you
The variety and flexibility of work
Our commitment to working collaboratively with you and the people we support
Our commitment to ensuring communication is open, honest, and transparent at all times
Our genuine passion for transforming lives
Company pension
Experience is preferred; full training is provided alongside ongoing support from our amazing team
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Are you looking for employment that can be adapted to suit your circumstances? As a Halo Staffing Support Worker, you can work hours that suit you and your lifestyle, allowing you to continue your education, manage the school run, or enjoy your hobbies and personal commitments.
Please note: This specific placement is based on a 36-hour week during school hours, with flexibility needed for school events.
The Role
As a Dedicated Teacher Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, one-to-one assistance to a Computer Science teacher at The Canterbury Academy who uses a wheelchair. You will promote independence and dignity, empowering the teacher to lead their classroom effectively. This role is focused on mobility and classroom assistance and does not involve personal care.
No two days will be the same. The role is multifaceted, requiring support during the school day, as well as at parents' evenings, school meetings, and school events (including school trips).
Key Placement Responsibilities:
Area Examples of Duties
Mobility & Safety Providing mobility assistance around the school, including pushing the teacher to/from the car park and on gradients. Opening manual doors, operating door locks. Lifting the empty wheelchair in/out of the car. Assisting during emergency evacuations/drills and fetching assistance/medication when necessary.
Classroom & Instructional Support Being visually alert to monitor the room and avoid blind spots for the teacher. Writing on the white board (under instruction), setting up classroom experiments, and assisting students with physical computer problems (e.g., changing mice/keyboards).
General & Administrative Support Moving and organising classroom furniture, opening windows/doors, helping with classroom displays, photocopying, fetching resources/equipment from around the school, and helping keep the classroom environment tidy.
There is arguably no job more varied and rewarding than being a Halo Support Worker. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
Training and Support
You will receive full training relevant to the school environment and ongoing support from fellow Support Workers and our dedicated office team.
What we are looking for from you:
A nurturing attitude (essential for working with the teacher and students)
Enthusiasm for care
Experience within a support setting
Strong communication skills
Friendly, professional, and full of joy
Respectful and considerate
Integrity and reliability
Willingness to travel (to Canterbury Academy and potentially on school trips)
Driving licence desirable but not essential
An interest in Computer Science, Web, or Information Technology would be a distinct advantage.
Ability to work flexibly and with initiative to support the teacher during the school day and school events.
What we offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working based around you (within the fixed 36-hour week contract)
Quick and easy DBS checks
Full training
Paid holiday and pension
Equality and Inclusion:
At Halo Staffing we firmly believe in equal rights and opportunities, with our staff at the forefront of our values. That is why we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
We are not just a staffing agency. We are united. We are diverse. We are disability confident. We are Halo.
We offer excellent rates of pay, high-quality training, and opportunities that lead to greater job satisfaction, improved work-life balance, and career progression. Come and join our amazing team. Transform a life today.
Join us in our mission to be England’s first choice Health and Social Care service.
At Halo Staffing we offer various roles and flexible positions that can be adapted to your availability. This specific role is a dedicated placement for a 36-hour week, term-time only plus 5 development days.
Benefits of working with Halo Staffing:
Our current staff team tell us that they choose to work for Halo Staffing because of:
Our commitment to understanding your individual needs and providing the right opportunities and progression for you
The variety and flexibility of work
Our commitment to working collaboratively with you and the people we support
Our commitment to ensuring communication is open, honest, and transparent at all times
Our genuine passion for transforming lives
Company pension
Experience is preferred; full training is provided alongside ongoing support from our amazing team
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Are you looking for employment that can be adapted to suit your circumstances? As a Halo Staffing Support Worker, you can work hours that suit you and your lifestyle, allowing you to continue your education, manage the school run, or enjoy your hobbies and personal commitments.
Please note: This specific placement is based on a 36-hour week during school hours, with flexibility needed for school events.
The Role
As a Dedicated Teacher Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, one-to-one assistance to a Computer Science teacher at The Canterbury Academy who uses a wheelchair. You will promote independence and dignity, empowering the teacher to lead their classroom effectively. This role is focused on mobility and classroom assistance and does not involve personal care.
No two days will be the same. The role is multifaceted, requiring support during the school day, as well as at parents' evenings, school meetings, and school events (including school trips).
Key Placement Responsibilities:
Area Examples of Duties
Mobility & Safety Providing mobility assistance around the school, including pushing the teacher to/from the car park and on gradients. Opening manual doors, operating door locks. Lifting the empty wheelchair in/out of the car. Assisting during emergency evacuations/drills and fetching assistance/medication when necessary.
Classroom & Instructional Support Being visually alert to monitor the room and avoid blind spots for the teacher. Writing on the white board (under instruction), setting up classroom experiments, and assisting students with physical computer problems (e.g., changing mice/keyboards).
General & Administrative Support Moving and organising classroom furniture, opening windows/doors, helping with classroom displays, photocopying, fetching resources/equipment from around the school, and helping keep the classroom environment tidy.
There is arguably no job more varied and rewarding than being a Halo Support Worker. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
Training and Support
You will receive full training relevant to the school environment and ongoing support from fellow Support Workers and our dedicated office team.
What we are looking for from you:
A nurturing attitude (essential for working with the teacher and students)
Enthusiasm for care
Experience within a support setting
Strong communication skills
Friendly, professional, and full of joy
Respectful and considerate
Integrity and reliability
Willingness to travel (to Canterbury Academy and potentially on school trips)
Driving licence desirable but not essential
An interest in Computer Science, Web, or Information Technology would be a distinct advantage.
Ability to work flexibly and with initiative to support the teacher during the school day and school events.
What we offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working based around you (within the fixed 36-hour week contract)
Quick and easy DBS checks
Full training
Paid holiday and pension
Equality and Inclusion:
At Halo Staffing we firmly believe in equal rights and opportunities, with our staff at the forefront of our values. That is why we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
We are not just a staffing agency. We are united. We are diverse. We are disability confident. We are Halo.
We offer excellent rates of pay, high-quality training, and opportunities that lead to greater job satisfaction, improved work-life balance, and career progression. Come and join our amazing team. Transform a life today.
Join us in our mission to be England’s first choice Health and Social Care service.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.