Care Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational provider in Eastbourne seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to help children and young people with profound learning difficulties. This long-term, full-time position involves providing essential one-to-one support, assisting with personal care, and working in a team to deliver compassionate care in a school environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in care or support roles, a calm demeanor, and a commitment to enriching the lives of students with complex needs.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Supportive team environment

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Background in care, support work, or health and social care.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a school setting.
• Reliability and consistency in caring for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support for pupils with complex needs.
• Assist with personal care and medical routines.
• Support communication, sensory input, and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and specialists.

Skills

Personal care

Residential or community care

Support worker roles

Complex needs or disability care

Job description

Contract: Long-term

Start Date: ASAP or after October half-term

We're currently recruiting a Care Assistant to support children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist SEN setting based in Eastbourne. The students have complex needs, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, use of walkers, and other physical and medical support requirements.

This is a long-term, full-time role and you'll be part of a supportive, experienced team working to provide consistent, compassionate care in a school environment.

Ideal for people with experience in:

• Personal care (children or adults)
• Residential or community care
• NHS, HCA, or support worker roles
• Complex needs or disability care

About the Role:

• Providing one-to-one and group support for pupils aged 3-16 with complex physical and medical needs
• Assisting with personal care, moving & handling, and medical routines (training provided if needed)
• Supporting communication, sensory input, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other specialists

You’ll Need:

• A background in care, support work, or health & social care
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a school setting
• Reliability and commitment – consistency is key for these pupils

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity with a stable, structured routine
• Incredibly rewarding – be part of real progress and connection
• On-the-job training and supportive team environment
• No prior school experience required – just the right attitude and care background

Apply today to speak to Mia, your dedicated SEN Consultant, and find out more about how this role could be the right fit for you.

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).