Care assistant

Confidential; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Academics in Lingfield is seeking compassionate care assistants to support pupils aged 4-19 in a specialist school setting. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care where needed, and helping students develop independence and life skills in a nurturing environment.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists, ensure a safe inclusive classroom, and benefit from excellent on-site training and CPD.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and proactive attitude
• Experience in care, support work, education or SEN environments is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Reliability and commitment to a long-term role

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students throughout the school day
• Assisting with personal care (e.g. toileting) where required
• Supporting students with learning, communication and social development
• Encouraging independence and positive engagement
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Education

Psychology / Criminology / Health & Social Care degree

Job description

Care assistant - Specialist education setting

Location: Lingfield, Surrey
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Pay: £92.46 per day
Long-Term Position with Permanent Opportunity

At Academics we are looking for compassionate, reliable Care Assistants to join a specialist school provision in Lingfield with ages 4-19.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with additional learning needs such as autism, physical disabilities and complex needs helping them to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills within a nurturing and supportive environment.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students throughout the school day
• Assisting with personal care (e.g. toileting) where required
• Supporting students with learning, communication and social development
• Encouraging independence and positive engagement
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and proactive attitude
• Experience in care, support work, education or SEN environments is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Reliability and commitment to a long-term role

Start date ASAP

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

PAYE, term time only

If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Health & Social Care degree, it's an excellent use of your degree

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Academics 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)