Care Assistant

ABC Teachers; Evesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated Children's Care Assistant for a full-time or part-time role in an SEN Primary School in Evesham. The role involves providing essential support to children with complex needs aged 3-19, helping with personal care and fostering independence in a nurturing educational environment. Candidates need prior experience in care and a proactive attitude, along with a commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working in children's care, especially with special needs.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to provide personal care assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support children with physical and medical needs.
• Assist with personal care such as hygiene and eating.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to enhance student independence.

Skills

Proactive

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Reliable

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Children's Care Assistant to work in an SEN Primary School in Evesham on a full-time or part time basis.

About the Role

• As a Care Assistant your role will be to help support children with complex physical and medical needs and associated communication and learning needs.
• You need to be a pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable care assistant to join the team.
• This position would be to work with children across the primary and secondary age range from ages 3-19.
• You will support pupils with their day-to-day personal care needs and work alongside other professional staff to further pupils personal independence and skills.

About the school

• A Specialist all through school based in Evesham for children and young people aged from 3-19 with moderate to complex needs with the aim of providing high quality education.
• Children have a range of diagnoses and special needs, including Autism, Physical Disabilities, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
• The schools key goals are to foster a well-rounded, supportive educational environment, providing opportunities for students to express their ideas creatively and constructively to help build their confidence.
• Teaching life skills, promoting empathy, social responsibility, and community involvement which will help students develop into caring, responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.

About you

To be considered for the role of Children s Care Assistant you will:

• Provide practical assistance in relation to other identified physical needs e.g. mealtimes, organisation of learning equipment.
• Recording and reporting on care needs.
• Assisting pupils in implementing their own personal care programmes during the school day, specifically in relation to practical support for; personal hygiene; toileting and continence training; and eating and drinking.
• Have experience in a similar role.
• Have, or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service.

You will benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

• ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Care Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).