Support/Care Worker - Special Needs

TN United Kingdom; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist school-aged pupils with special needs. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives while providing essential support in educational settings. With competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about working with children. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and empowering the next generation. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Dedicated ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or care settings within the last 2 years.
• Ability to provide valid references.

Responsibilities

• Support school-aged pupils with additional needs.
• Assist in creating a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Enhanced DBS check

Support for special needs

Job description

Support/Care Worker - Special Needs, Pontefract

Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Pontefract, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full-time or supply support staff members.

About the school

The Support Worker – Special Needs role involves supporting school-aged pupils with additional needs, including ASD, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH, and MLD.

Requirements

• Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered to the Update Service.
• Have recent experience (within the last 2 years) working with children or young people in a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play, or care setting.
• Be able to provide valid references from these roles.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks, and hold or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to the development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£80 to £100 per day, dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

• Recent experience (within the last 2 years) working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.

What Vision for Education offers

• Excellent weekly pay via PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions).
• Pension contributions (after qualifying period).
• Compliance with AWR regulations.
• Free professional development training.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Dedicated ongoing support from a consultant.

We welcome applications from all community sections and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.