Support Worker

Supply Desk; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agency is seeking passionate Support Workers for a rewarding role in a residential SEND school located in the scenic New Forest. This full-time position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. You will be responsible for supporting children in their daily routines, helping them socialize and complete homework. With a nurturing and caring nature, you'll work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring each child's needs are met. This role provides long-term potential with opportunities for permanent contracts, making it an exciting career choice for those looking to grow and develop in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Regular CPD offered

Refer a Friend benefits

Flexible roles available

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable.
• First Aid trained or willing to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily activities and socialization.
• Liaise with other support workers during shifts.

Skills

Support for children with additional needs

Communication skills

Empathy

First Aid training

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C grade)

Job description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Support Worker seeking a new role? Do you have good knowledge of additional needs? Do you have a car? Apply now!

Supply Desk are seeking outreach support workers for shift work at a residential SEND school in the picturesque New Forest

Starting from June 2025

Hours: Full time

Pay: up to GBP13 per hour

Job Description:

• Desire to support children with additional needs with day to day activities
• No personal care required
• Supporting 10 children to socialise, do homework and organise their daily routines
• Be caring, empathetic, confident and firm
• Liaise closely with other support workers taking over shifts
• Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract (40 hours a week)
• Location: Lymington
• Start Date: June 2025
• Contract Length: Long Term Potential to become permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week (shift work) 2 weekends out of 4 will be working

Individual Profile:

• A nurturing and caring nature
• GCSE Maths and English to A- C grade
• Experience of working with additional needs (desirable)
• Passionate, enthusiastic and resilient individual
• Adaptable and sensitive when dealing with challenging situations
• First Aid trained or be willing to be trained
• Have access to your own car with a clean driving license

Why work with us:

• An agency who listens and respects your needs and wants
• A range of roles available
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Regular CPD offered
• Refer a Friend benefits earn up to GBP100 just for referring a Teacher/Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of finding a job you love . With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Supply Desk are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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