Care Support Worker - Greenwich
Role: Care Support Worker
Location: Eltham, Greenwich
Start Date: January 5th 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £95-£120 per day (depending on experience and training)
About the Role
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Eltham (Greenwich) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Care Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance for a pupil with a tracheotomy. This vital role begins on January 5th and requires someone confident in delivering medical support alongside compassionate day-to-day care within a school environment.
As a Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the child's medical safety throughout the school day, assisting with classroom participation, and maintaining open communication with staff and healthcare professionals. Your presence will play an essential part in helping the pupil access a full and positive learning experience.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Care Support Worker will:
Have training and experience in tracheotomy care
Be confident using a suction machine to clear mucus via the tracheotomy
Be capable of changing a tracheotomy in an emergency
Demonstrate empathy, calmness, and reliability in all situations
Have prior experience supporting children or young people with complex medical needs in a school or healthcare setting
Hold valid First Aid and safeguarding training (or be willing to complete these)
What the School Offers
A highly supportive leadership and medical team
Comprehensive handover and ongoing training opportunities
A caring, inclusive environment where staff and pupils feel valued
Competitive daily pay of £95-£120, depending on experience
If you're an experienced Care Support Worker confident in tracheotomy care and passionate about supporting children's wellbeing and education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to arrange an interview ahead of the January start date.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07