At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in schools through engaging activities and wraparound care.
- Company: Progressive, a supportive and growing team culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start available with opportunities for overtime during school holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Location: Rugeley & surrounding Staffordshire areas
Hours: Full time / Part time 20-25 hours per week Normally 7:30am-9am & 3pm-6pm, term time (with the option to enhance your earnings working up to 40 hours per week overtime during School Holidays)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
At Progressive, we are recruiting a dedicated and adaptable Children Support Worker to work across multiple primary school settings. This role involves supporting children in KS1 and KS2 through structured activities, group engagement, and wraparound care provision. You will work closely with school staff to support behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing, helping to create safe, positive, and inclusive learning environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in education, childcare, youth work, or support roles who is looking for a rewarding and active position working across multiple settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children’s engagement through structured activities and group sessions
- Assist with before and after-school wraparound care
- Work alongside school staff to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Help deliver safe, inclusive indoor and outdoor activities
- Support pupils with social development, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment in line with safeguarding policies
- Work across multiple primary school sites within the local area
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people (e.g. schools, childcare, youth work, support roles)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident supporting groups of children in structured environments
- Good understanding of behaviour management strategies
- Flexible and adaptable approach to multi-site working
- Aware of safeguarding (training provided if needed)
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Full UK driving licence preferred due to travel between schools
Why Join Progressive?
- Part time / Full time roles available
- Over time during active camps
- Immediate start available
- Work across a variety of supportive school environments
- Full training and ongoing development
- Career progression opportunities within Progressive
- Supportive and growing team culture
Children Support Worker in Rugeley employer: Progressive Sports
At Progressive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Children Support Workers. With flexible part-time and full-time roles available, our team enjoys competitive salaries, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in various primary school settings across Rugeley and Staffordshire. Join us to be part of a growing team that values your development and fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.
