Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

Full Time Support Worker

Wakefield – £100 - £130 per day – Flexible Start Dates – Temporary to Permanent Potential

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people within the last 3 years, ideally in a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or care setting.
• Be able to provide valid references from these roles.
• Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

Support school‑aged pupils identified as having additional needs, including Autism, PMLD, complex needs, mobility, SEMH and MLD. Working hours are 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Located in the Wakefield area, accessible by public transport with ample car parking. Quality caring staff members with additional experience and training may progress to full‑time or supply support staff roles.

Vision for Education is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people with high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff across the country.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by an in‑house payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers’ Regulations to ensure fair pay and working conditions.
• Free training for professional development such as Team Teach, online webinars, and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Dedicated consultant for ongoing support.

Apply via our website or contact the SEND Team for more information about this role and other opportunities.