Children's Support Worker
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £460 per week |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barry, South Glamorgan |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 207827 |
Summary
Children's Support Worker → School-Based ALN Role
Location: Barry
Pay: £92 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-time & Part-time | Long-term opportunities | Term-time only
Start Dates: Immediate and September
Have you worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or in a role supporting individuals with additional needs, and are now considering a move into education?
We are currently working with a number of ALN schools and specialist provisions in Barry that are seeking caring, reliable individuals to support pupils who require additional assistance to access learning. These pupils may have a range of needs, including Autism (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex learning difficulties, sensory processing needs, physical disabilities, behavioural needs, or medical requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing skills into a school-based setting, where your experience can make a meaningful difference in pupils' educational journeys.
In this position, you will:
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Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
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Help pupils remain engaged, regulated, and confident throughout the school day
Help pupils remain engaged, regulated, and confident throughout the school day
-
Provide emotional support to create a safe and positive learning environment
Provide emotional support to create a safe and positive learning environment
-
Support with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs, depending on the setting
Support with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs, depending on the setting
-
Build consistent and trusting relationships with pupils to support their development
Build consistent and trusting relationships with pupils to support their development
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in:
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Residential care
Residential care
-
Healthcare or community support
Healthcare or community support
-
Behaviour support roles
Behaviour support roles
-
Complex care or mental health support
Complex care or mental health support
If you have worked as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, or similar, many of your skills-such as patience, empathy, and adaptability-will transfer seamlessly into the classroom.
Many professionals transitioning from care into education value the structured routine and improved work-life balance, including:
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Working hours typically 8:30am - 3:30pm
Working hours typically 8:30am - 3:30pm
-
Term-time only schedules
Term-time only schedules
-
No night shifts or extended hours
No night shifts or extended hours
-
A consistent and supportive daily routine
A consistent and supportive daily routine
We work closely with ALN schools across South Wales, supporting them in finding dedicated staff who can make a real difference. We are committed to placing individuals in roles where they feel both valued and supported.
When working with us, you can expect:
-
Weekly pay
Weekly pay
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
-
Clear and consistent communication
Clear and consistent communication
-
Guidance around safeguarding and compliance
Guidance around safeguarding and compliance
-
Opportunities for long-term placements within schools
Opportunities for long-term placements within schools
Schools are currently arranging interviews for both immediate vacancies and September starts, so early applications are encouraged.
If you have experience supporting individuals with ASD, PMLD, or complex needs, and are interested in transitioning into a school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Location: Barry
Pay: £92 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-time & Part-time | Long-term opportunities | Term-time only
Start Dates: Immediate and September
Have you worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or in a role supporting individuals with additional needs, and are now considering a move into education?
We are currently working with a number of ALN schools and specialist provisions in Barry that are seeking caring, reliable individuals to support pupils who require additional assistance to access learning. These pupils may have a range of needs, including Autism (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex learning difficulties, sensory processing needs, physical disabilities, behavioural needs, or medical requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing skills into a school-based setting, where your experience can make a meaningful difference in pupils' educational journeys.
In this position, you will:
-
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
-
Help pupils remain engaged, regulated, and confident throughout the school day
Help pupils remain engaged, regulated, and confident throughout the school day
-
Provide emotional support to create a safe and positive learning environment
Provide emotional support to create a safe and positive learning environment
-
Support with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs, depending on the setting
Support with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs, depending on the setting
-
Build consistent and trusting relationships with pupils to support their development
Build consistent and trusting relationships with pupils to support their development
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in:
-
Residential care
Residential care
-
Healthcare or community support
Healthcare or community support
-
Behaviour support roles
Behaviour support roles
-
Complex care or mental health support
Complex care or mental health support
If you have worked as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, or similar, many of your skills-such as patience, empathy, and adaptability-will transfer seamlessly into the classroom.
Many professionals transitioning from care into education value the structured routine and improved work-life balance, including:
-
Working hours typically 8:30am - 3:30pm
Working hours typically 8:30am - 3:30pm
-
Term-time only schedules
Term-time only schedules
-
No night shifts or extended hours
No night shifts or extended hours
-
A consistent and supportive daily routine
A consistent and supportive daily routine
We work closely with ALN schools across South Wales, supporting them in finding dedicated staff who can make a real difference. We are committed to placing individuals in roles where they feel both valued and supported.
When working with us, you can expect:
-
Weekly pay
Weekly pay
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
-
Clear and consistent communication
Clear and consistent communication
-
Guidance around safeguarding and compliance
Guidance around safeguarding and compliance
-
Opportunities for long-term placements within schools
Opportunities for long-term placements within schools
Schools are currently arranging interviews for both immediate vacancies and September starts, so early applications are encouraged.
If you have experience supporting individuals with ASD, PMLD, or complex needs, and are interested in transitioning into a school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.