What Do School Support Staff Do? | Roles, Training & Career Paths

Curious about school support staff roles? From Teaching Assistants and SEN support to pastoral roles, we break down what they do, how to apply, common FAQs, and how you can grow your career in schools. School support staff are the unsung heroes of education, and if you’ve ever thought about becoming one, this video will give you a clear, honest picture of what it’s like. Timecodes: 00:00 - Webinar Intro 00:12 - Introduction to Episode 00:36 - Why You Might Want to Work at a School? 04:57 - What Is a Support Role and Why Are They So Important? 05:45 - Types of Support Roles and What They Include? 16:40 - Progression Opportunities 19:24 - Apprenticeships 20:50 - Personal Experiences with Support Staff 30:45 - What is Needed to Be a Teaching Assistant? 33:23 - What You Should Expect From Working in a School? 34:26 - Do I Need a Detailed Application if I’m Not Working With Children? 36:33 - How Do I Find These Support Roles? 38:56 - How Can I Get a Role With No School Experience? 40:45 - Outro Links & Resources Mentioned: Explore Support Staff Vacancies: https://www.kent-teach.com Career Support Toolkit: https://www.kent-teach.com/Documents/... 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos on education. 💬 Share your own experience with school support staff in the comments. We’d love to hear from you! #SchoolSupportStaff #TeachingAssistant #EducationCareers #WorkingInSchools