Children's Support Worker

Job description

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SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

EDGEWOOD SCHOOL – SUPPORT WORKER (Condensed Rota) VACANCY

SALARY

£33,911.15 - £35,758.45 (dependant on qualifications and experience) working on a condensed rolling rota

Shift hours: 7:15am -21:45pm working a two week rota pattern of:

Week 1: Monday,Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday.

Week 2: Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

50.75 hours per week

About us

Edgewood School in Lingswood Park, Northampton is a vibrant, ambitious and caring independent day and residential school for young people aged 7 up to 16 years old -with a range of complexity and needs, including; Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language/communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviours.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will support the young people to find a way of life that suits them as individuals, enabling them to access the community, get the most from their school day and achieve their personal goals.

You will ensure safeguarding is a priority at all times, support with personal care and have the young people’s best interests at the heart of everything you do.

Essential Criteria

We are seeking trustworthy, interactive and fun Support Workers.

While full training is provided, previous relevant experience will be beneficial.

Applicants must have a natural respect for the individuality and dignity of those in our care.

Edgewood School and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 Ext: 12102.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Closing date for applications: 9th November 2026

Previous Applicants Need Not Reapply

Edgewood School, Lingswood Park, NN3 8TA