Care Support Worker. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

REESON Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Eltham seeks a dedicated Care Support Worker to assist a pupil with complex medical needs, including tracheotomy care. Candidates should possess relevant experience and training. This full-time role starts January 5th, 2026, and offers competitive pay with a supportive team.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Supportive leadership and medical team

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in tracheotomy care is essential.
• Must demonstrate empathy, calmness, and reliability.
• Valid First Aid and safeguarding training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure child's medical safety during school hours.
• Assist with classroom participation.
• Communicate with staff and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Training and experience in tracheotomy care

Confidence using a suction machine

Ability to change a tracheotomy in an emergency

Empathy and reliability

Prior experience with children with complex medical needs

First Aid and safeguarding training

Job description

Care Support Worker - Greenwich

Role: Care Support Worker

Location: Eltham, Greenwich

Start Date: January 5th 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Pay: 95-120 per day (depending on experience and training)

About the Role

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Eltham (Greenwich) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Care Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance for a pupil with a tracheotomy. This vital role begins on January 5th and requires someone confident in delivering medical support alongside compassionate day‑to‑day care within a school environment.

As a Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the child's medical safety throughout the school day, assisting with classroom participation, and maintaining open communication with staff and healthcare professionals. Your presence will play an essential part in helping the pupil access a full and positive learning experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Care Support Worker will:

• Have training and experience in tracheotomy care
• Be confident using a suction machine to clear mucus via the tracheotomy
• Be capable of changing a tracheotomy in an emergency
• Demonstrate empathy, calmness, and reliability in all situations
• Have prior experience supporting children or young people with complex medical needs in a school or healthcare setting
• Hold valid First Aid and safeguarding training (or be willing to complete these)

What the School Offers

• A highly supportive leadership and medical team
• Comprehensive handover and ongoing training opportunities
• A caring, inclusive environment where staff and pupils feel valued
• Competitive daily pay of 95-120, depending on experience

If you're an experienced Care Support Worker confident in tracheotomy care and passionate about supporting children's wellbeing and education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to arrange an interview ahead of the January start date.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.