Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Full-Time (Shift Work - Days & Nights available)
Salary: £95.83 (based on 7 hours)
Start Date: ASAP or a September start
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and commitment to support those with complex needs in a nurturing environment?
Masterclass are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join a very welcoming team in a specialist school in Horsham. We are seeking a one-day support worker and one night support worker. The school also benefits from an on-site residential unit within its grounds. They provide care, education, and therapeutic support to young people with Autism.
The school boosts some well-equipped facilities like a science room, a food technology room, an ICT suite, an art studio, a dining hall & a sports hall.
Your Role:
* Provide consistent care and emotional support to children and young people in a safe, homely environment
* Support daily routines, personal care, and life skills development
* Build trusting relationships that promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside education, therapy, and care professionals
* Actively participate in activities, outings, and structured routines to enrich each child’s experience
* Maintain accurate records and always uphold safeguarding practices
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in a residential, education, or care environment
* A compassionate, reliable, and child-centred approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* NVQ in Residential Childcare (desirable but not essential)
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
* Ability to work well independently and as a team
* Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
* A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
* Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
* Holds GCSE’S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent
* Resilience to deal with challenging situations
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
* Weekly pay (PAYE)
* A fantastic holiday scheme
* Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
* MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
* Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have