Care Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Professional development

Term-time hours

Career progression

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant (SEN TA) for a Special Educational Needs school in Bolton. You will provide tailored support to students with SEND, guiding academic, social, and emotional development within a small team.

Working as a key worker, you will implement individualised learning and behaviour plans, track progress, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents to promote inclusion and wellbeing. Term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Placements/ volunteering or employed experience with children and young people with SEND.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach for complex needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for SEND students.
• Develop and implement individualised learning and behaviour plans.
• Monitor progress and maintain records; update teachers and parents.
• Foster positive relationships and social-emotional development.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where needed.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in team meetings, training, reviews.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure appropriate support.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm & patient

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Care Assistant in classroom

Location: Trafford, Sale

Salary: £16.78 Per Hour

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday (Term-Time only) positions start in Nov

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN TA to join our team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Bolton. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional development.

As a key worker, you will work closely with a small group of students, helping them overcome barriers to learning, promoting independence, and ensuring they reach their full potential. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special educational needs (SEND), including those with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualised learning and behaviour support plans in collaboration with the SENCO and teaching staff.
• Monitor and track student progress, maintaining accurate records and regularly updating teachers and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation in classroom activities and helping them develop social and emotional skills.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where necessary.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment in line with the school's policies and ethos.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and reviews to share insights on student progress and development.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.

Key Requirements

• Placements/ Volunteering/ or Employed experience working with children and young people with SEND, particularly within a school or care setting.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting students with complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Term-time working hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression within the school and wider trust.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.