School Support Worker - Neath

senploy; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate School Based Care Worker to join a special needs school in Neath, UK. The role involves providing support to children with autism and emotional needs. Candidates should have an understanding of childcare, experience working with children, and up-to-date safeguarding training. The position is temporary, full-time, and offers opportunities for professional development. Interested individuals should apply with their CV for consideration.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• A level of understanding about childcare and special educational needs.
• Some experience working with children.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Work within a special needs school catering for children with autism and emotional needs.
• Assist in providing support to children as needed.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Understanding of childcare and special educational needs

Experience working with children

Up to date Safeguarding training

Job description

School based care worker

Prospero Teaching are looking for a number of school based care workers to work within a special needs school, which caters for children with autism and social emotional and mental health needs. These positions are open to individuals who may have experience working with these special needs, and to those who have limited experience but a passion to learn more within this field. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Location: Neath

Start: ASAP

Contract: Temporary and long term, Full time

Minimum rate £87.90

Hours: 8:30 am – 15:20 : Mon‑Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• A level of understanding about childcare and special educational needs
• Some experience working with children
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year – Prospero can provide this

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team

If you're looking for an exciting new role, please apply below with your CV!