School Support Worker Neath
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £87.90 to £88.9 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Neath, Neath Port Talbot |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 199784 |
Summary
Location: Neath
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time | Temporary to Long-Term
Hours: 8:30am - 3:20pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Pay: From £87.90 per day
We are working in partnership with a specialist school in Neath to recruit School-Based Care Workers to support pupils with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience, as well as those who may be new to this setting but are keen to learn and develop their skills. For the right individuals, there is potential for contracts to be extended or to move into a permanent position.
As a School-Based Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout the school day by:
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Providing care and emotional support to pupils with additional needs
Providing care and emotional support to pupils with additional needs
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Supporting learning and engagement within the classroom
Supporting learning and engagement within the classroom
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Helping pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive routines
Helping pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive routines
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Working closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
Working closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
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A basic understanding of childcare and special educational needs
A basic understanding of childcare and special educational needs
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Some experience working with children (school, care, or support settings)
Some experience working with children (school, care, or support settings)
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Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year (training can be provided by us)
Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year (training can be provided by us)
To be considered for this role, you must:
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Have the right to work in the UK
Have the right to work in the UK
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Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with the child barred list registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with the child barred list registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
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Provide two professional references
Provide two professional references
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Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
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Ongoing support from our in-house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support from our in-house Training and Development Team
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Access to long-term and career-building opportunities within education
Access to long-term and career-building opportunities within education
If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time | Temporary to Long-Term
Hours: 8:30am - 3:20pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Pay: From £87.90 per day
We are working in partnership with a specialist school in Neath to recruit School-Based Care Workers to support pupils with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience, as well as those who may be new to this setting but are keen to learn and develop their skills. For the right individuals, there is potential for contracts to be extended or to move into a permanent position.
As a School-Based Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout the school day by:
-
Providing care and emotional support to pupils with additional needs
Providing care and emotional support to pupils with additional needs
-
Supporting learning and engagement within the classroom
Supporting learning and engagement within the classroom
-
Helping pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive routines
Helping pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive routines
-
Working closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
Working closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
-
A basic understanding of childcare and special educational needs
A basic understanding of childcare and special educational needs
-
Some experience working with children (school, care, or support settings)
Some experience working with children (school, care, or support settings)
-
Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year (training can be provided by us)
Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year (training can be provided by us)
To be considered for this role, you must:
-
Have the right to work in the UK
Have the right to work in the UK
-
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with the child barred list registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with the child barred list registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
-
Provide two professional references
Provide two professional references
-
Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
-
Ongoing support from our in-house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support from our in-house Training and Development Team
-
Access to long-term and career-building opportunities within education
Access to long-term and career-building opportunities within education
If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.