School Care Worker

GSL Education; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GSL Education as a School Care Worker in Weymouth, providing essential support to children with special educational needs. This role offers a chance to work closely with pupils, assisting with personal care and fostering engagement during activities. With a full-time contract and competitive hourly pay, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development

Long-term placement opportunities with progression

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young adults having special educational needs (SEND) is desirable.
• Confidence with personal care tasks.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group care support to pupils.
• Assist with personal care tasks like feeding and hygiene.
• Implement strategies tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Good communication

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Job Title: School Care Worker
Location: Weymouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

GSL Education are inviting applications for a School Care Worker to join a welcoming school in Weymouth. This is a wonderful chance to work with children who have special educational needs, providing care and support tailored to each child’s unique requirements. You will be part of a caring team dedicated to helping every student thrive both socially and academically. If you are patient, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and group care support to pupils during the school day.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as feeding, toileting, and hygiene needs.
• Promote engagement and interaction during classroom and therapy activities.
• Implement behaviour and communication strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any safeguarding concerns.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young adults with SEND, particularly those with physical, sensory, or behavioural needs is desirable.
• Confidence in assisting with personal care and manual handling (training can be provided).
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

What does GSL Education Offer?

• Enjoy an hourly pay of £13.68 - £16.12, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Access to training and professional development tailored to SEN care.
• Long-term placement with opportunity for progression within a specialist setting.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

If you’re ready to take the next step as a School Care Worker within a nurturing environment in Weymouth, we would love to hear from you.

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘School Care Worker’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.