SEND Care Assistant

Staff for Education are working in partnership with a fantastic primary school in Nottingham and we are currently recruiting for a caring, patient, and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil 1-2-1 within a welcoming primary school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Personal Care Assistant or someone with a strong background working with children who have additional needs. The successful candidate will provide tailored one-to-one support, helping the pupil to access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and make positive progress both academically and socially.

The Role
• Providing dedicated 1-to-1 support to a primary-aged pupil that is a non-verbal
• Supporting the pupil to access and engage with classroom learning
• Adapting activities and resources to meet the pupil’s individual needs
• Providing support with reading, writing, maths, and wider curriculum activities
• Supporting the pupil’s communication, social, emotional, and personal development
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations with the class teacher and SENCO
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers, and other professionals where appropriate
• Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures

In order to be successful for the role, you will have:
• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is highly desirable
• Experience working within a primary school or similar educational setting
• A patient, calm, caring, and nurturing approach
• The ability to build a strong and trusting relationship with the pupil
• The ability to adapt quickly to the individual needs of the child
• A good understanding of inclusive education and supporting additional needs
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

Why choose Staff for Education?
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Weekly pay directly via PAYE.
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to additional teaching vacancies across the region.
• Access to various CPD training opportunities.
• Flexibility allowing you to have a good work-life balance

Staff for Education are a specialist recruitment agency based in the heart of Mansfield, specialising in connecting exceptional staff with our schools and educational settings across the East Midlands.

Interested?
If you are a compassionate and dedicated 1-to-1 Personal Care Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to a child’s education, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online today or contact our team on [phone removed].

Staff for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Pay rate: The advertised rate is a guide and may vary depending on scale and experience, qualifications and the specific requirements of the role

Skills Required

SEND Care Assistant

Rate of Pay

£14.27 – £15.00 per day

Job ID – AE/CA