ABC Teachers is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to provide high-quality personal and emotional support to children with additional needs in a specialist secondary school environment.
About the role
Personal Care and Support: Provide tailored care to meet pupils’ physical, emotional, and personal needs, including assisting with mobility, hygiene routines, and personal development. This is an essential requirement.
Positive Relationships: Build trusting, respectful relationships with pupils to promote independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
Learning and Engagement: Support classroom learning by helping pupils participate in lessons and activities, working collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants.
Safe and Nurturing Environment: Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
About the school
You will be supporting a forward-thinking SEN secondary school that provides education and care for children with a wide range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex physical or medical needs. The school is purpose-built with outstanding facilities designed to promote learning, independence, and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.
Requirements
- Show empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive.
- Be confident in delivering personal care and supporting pupils with complex needs.
- Be a reliable and positive team player who can adapt to meet individual needs.
- Have experience working in care, education, or support roles with children or young people with additional needs.
- 2 years experience in a relevant field such as: residential care workers, teaching assistants, or health care assistants seeking a new challenge in a school environment.
- Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
What ABC Teachers offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Georgia Thomas on 01543410500 or email [email protected].Register with us
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