Do you enjoy working in a role that blends care, compassion and meaningful support? We’re looking for a Care Support Worker to join a specialist community-focused SEN provision near Peterlee, supporting young people with diverse needs in both educational and community settings.
This role involves supporting pupils not only in learning environments but also in community experiences that build life skills, confidence and independence. You will help young people engage in real-world tasks, travel training, leisure activities and broader preparation for adulthood.
Your responsibilities:
• Support pupils during community-based activities and outings.
• Assist with personal care and daily life skills based on individual needs.
• Help reinforce routines, behaviour expectations and positive engagement.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and families.
Ideal candidate:
• Warm, patient and supportive with strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and motivated to help young people achieve their best.
• Comfortable working both indoors and in the community.
Make a real impact on young people’s lives with purposeful support.
Apply now.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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