Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

Onecall24; Sevenoaks; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Support Workers/Teaching Assistants in Westerham, Kent. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working options. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, including NVQ certification and a strong understanding of child safeguarding.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay rate

Mobile app for shift management

24/7 out-of-hours support

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK experience working with children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Driver’s Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care based on individual care plans.
• Support healthcare needs and wellbeing of children.
• Manage challenging behaviors in children.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection

Promoting individuality

Monitoring healthcare needs

Managing challenging behaviors

Education

GCSE Grade C in English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 or 4 certification

Ofqual certification

Basic Life Support (Level 3 for children)

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

Location: Westerham, Kent

Salary: £13.68 - £17 per hour

Contract: Full Time & Part time Agency/Bank

Contact: Kent Team on 03333 22 11 22

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity in Westerham, Kent for a Support Worker/Teaching Assistant. We are looking for dedicated individuals capable of delivering person-centered care based on individual care plans for our clients. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of child protection & safeguarding
• Promoting an environment that encourages individuality & confidence
• Monitoring and supporting healthcare needs and wellbeing
• Managing challenging behaviors, including working with children who have experienced trauma

Desirable Experience:

• Safeguarding of children
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 certification
• Ofqual certification
• Basic Life Support (Level 3 for children)
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches to childcare

Benefits include:

• Highly competitive pay rate with weekly and advance pay options
• Mobile app for shift management and payroll
• Advance bookings and ad-hoc shifts
• 24/7 out-of-hours support
• Referral scheme

Minimum requirements:

• At least 6 months UK experience working with children, with references
• Minimum GCSE Grade C in English & Maths
• Availability for more than 2 days a week, Monday to Friday day shifts only
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (covering children & adults)
• Proof of UK work eligibility
• Driver’s Licence (preferred)
• No sponsorship offered

If interested, please submit your application promptly!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract