School Support Worker

Job description

Are you looking for a role for term time only , for school hours Monday-Friday 8.45am-3.15pm?

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our teenage client with complex health needs at her school?
Join Active Assistance and support our 17 year old female client at her school in Shrewsbury.
This is more than just a job its a chance to build a trusted connection with one child and make a genuine difference in her life.
About the role:
This role is to support our 17 year old female client with complex health needs at her school.
Our client is a wheelchair user, requires personal care, requires insulin and has a gastrostomy. She does different therapies, and we are looking for a candidate who is willing to learn her communication aids, and someone who will keep her engaged and occupied. You also need to be willing to do swimming with her as that is one of her therapies.
When you will be working:
Term time only
Monday-Friday, 8.45am-3.15pm
In this role, youll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.
What to look forward to:
Earn up to £13 per hour (depending on experience) - youll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked
Advanced monthly rotas
Full specialist training , shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager
Access to the Active Learning Hub e-learning & in-person development
Nest pension
Be recognised through our Active Awards programme
Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500
A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team
Apply today and become part of something special with Active Assistance.
Please note we are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9
At Active Assistance we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. Xohmjla We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and wed be very happy to discuss this with you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shrewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-09-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English