Job Title: School Care Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Do you have a nurturing and compassionate nature, with a passion for supporting children in a school environment?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a compassionate and dependable School Care Worker to support students with additional needs at a school in Bournemouth. This full-time, permanent position offers an immediate start, with an hourly pay range of £13.68 - £16.12, depending on experience and qualifications.
About the Role:
As a School Care Worker, you will play a vital role in the daily care and emotional well-being of students with special educational needs or physical disabilities. You will work closely with teaching staff, SEN professionals, and families to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and mobility assistance to students with physical or medical needs.
- Support the development of social and emotional skills.
- Monitor student behaviour and respond to any signs of distress.
- Liaise with other professionals and families to deliver a consistent care approach.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Ensure that safeguarding policies and health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
- Provide feedback on student progress and well-being to teachers and other professionals.
What We're Looking For: To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Previous experience in a care, support, or school-based role is highly desirable.
- A patient, empathetic, and respectful approach to working with children and young people.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Relevant care qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Health & Social Care Level 2/3) are advantageous but not essential.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and 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).
Why Choose GSL Education:
- Compensation ranging from £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, based on your professional background.
- Supportive consultants dedicated to your career progression.
- Opportunities to gain additional training and professional development.
- A rewarding career helping children with additional needs reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and have a caring nature, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey as a School Care Worker in Bournemouth.
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.
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