Care Support Worker - School based

GSL Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking Care Support Workers to join school teams in Redditch. The role supports pupils with diverse needs within primary and secondary settings, aligning with national curricula. It is a full-time, term-time position from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with temporary to permanent potential.

DBS clearance is required and safeguarding knowledge is essential. Successful candidates will work under the direction of teachers, providing personalised learning, personal care where

Qualifications

• 6 months hands-on experience supporting adults or young people with additional needs.
• Calm and caring demeanour with resilience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection; DBS background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalised learning experience for all pupils.
• Assist with personal care where applicable.
• Support delivery of lessons in line with the Primary and Secondary School National Curriculums.
• Behaviour management and intervention support.
• Maintain a safe learning environment; work with other education professionals.

Job description

Job Title: Care Support Worker - School based

Care Assistant to work as a Teaching Assistant
Redditch

Full Time – Term Time Only
8:30am – 3:30pm
Monday to Friday
Hours and days cannot be changed.

Temporary to Permanent

GSL Education are supporting schools and learning provisions with their full time and permanent recruitment.

GSL Education are seeking Care Support Workers (Care and Mental health backgrounds), Graduates, Carers, to work with primary and secondary aged pupils with a range of special educational and behavioural needs.

Key Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide a personalised learning experience for all pupils
• Assist with personal care where applicable
• Provide support of the highest quality, following the direction of the class teacher
• Support the delivery of lessons in-line with the Primary and Secondary School National Curriculums
• Behaviour Management and Intervention Support
• Provide a safe learning environment for students in your care
• Work alongside other education professionals such as Education Psychologists, Social Workers and CAMHS
• Have at least 6 months hands-on experience of supporting adults or young people with additional needs, such as Physical Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia Social and Emotional Mental Health, Aggression, PMLD, Dementia, Anxiety, Self Harm, Autism, ADHD, Learning and Medical Difficulties, Attachment Disorder and LAC/ Residential backgrounds – candidates with personal experience will also be considered for this role.
• Have a calm and caring demeanour, with a positive outlook on life#
• Resilience
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the update service, or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
• Can commit to 8:30am- 3:30pm - Monday to Friday – Term Time Only. – Days and hours are not negotiable.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including a relevant enhanced DBS