Care Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Wales; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector seeks a Residential Support Worker (RSW) for a primary school in Presteigne, Wales. The role involves supporting young pupils with Additional Learning Needs in a safe, engaging environment. Ideal candidates should have a strong desire to inspire and adapt to diverse needs, with the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Free training provided

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated industry-experienced consultants

Free career advice and CPD training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is essential.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Work 1-on-1 with pupils demonstrating empathy and adapting to their needs.
• Assist with classroom preparation and management.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Strong listening skills

Job description

Can you follow instructions whilst maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude?

Do you have experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN?

Are you a Residential Support Worker / RSW seeking your next career opportunity?

TeacherActive is working with a primary school in Presteigne that values inclusion and aims to create a safe, engaging learning environment where all pupils and staff are well cared for.

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker / RSW comfortable working with young pupils with ALN. This is a temporary, long-term role with potential for permanent employment for the right candidate. The role involves working 1-on-1 with pupils, demonstrating empathy, and adapting quickly to their needs.

The salary ranges from £100 to £170 per day.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine desire to inspire pupils and motivate colleagues
• Ability to assist with classroom preparation and management
• Strong listening skills to understand individual pupil needs
• Resilience and ability to differentiate instruction
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential

*** FREE TRAINING PROVIDED ***

Benefits of joining TeacherActive include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated industry-experienced consultants
• Free career advice and CPD training

Shift options include:

• Night shifts
• Day shifts (12-hour days with shorter options available)
• Evening shifts

We work with pupils with ASD, ADHD, Mental Health needs, and more.

Desirable but not essential qualifications include TeamTeach, Manual Handling, and CPI.

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All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions, with no admin fees deducted from your pay.

If interested, click ‘apply’ or contact us at 01792 717477 to discuss further. All applicants will be contacted for suitability assessment and registration, which includes an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional references.

We offer various opportunities in educational settings with flexible timings and competitive pay. Our standards are consistently rated as excellent, and we are committed to placing the right staff in the right environments.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business for temporary and contract roles.

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