Support/Care Worker - Special Needs

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist primary-aged pupils with special needs in Batley. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children facing challenges such as ASD and mobility issues. With a commitment to safeguarding and professional development, the position promises a supportive environment where you can grow your skills. If you have a passion for helping young people and meet the necessary qualifications, this role could be your next rewarding career step.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in relevant settings.
• Ability to obtain valid references from previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Support primary aged pupils with additional needs across multiple sites.
• Assist in the learning and development of children with special needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Enhanced DBS check

Support for special needs

Education

Relevant experience in childcare or education

Job description

Support/Care Worker - Special Needs, Batley

Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Batley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5118534640a8

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

Based in the Batley area and is easily accessible via public transport. There is also ample car parking. Ability to drive/commute to various sites in Batley will be necessary. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full time or even supply support staff members.

About the school

The Support Worker – Special Needs role involves supporting primary aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from ASD, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD. The assignment is over multiple sites across Batley.

Requirements

• Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service
• Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.
• We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
• Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff registered will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£78 to £90 per day

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience required is recent experience within the last 2 years working with children or young people in relevant settings. References from these roles are necessary.

What Vision for Education offers

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions).
• Pension contributions (after qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR regulations.
• Free professional development training such as Team Teach, safeguarding updates, webinars.
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Dedicated ongoing support from a consultant.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.