Care Assistant - SEN Primary School

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Bristol, supporting children aged 3-11 with ASC, learning disabilities, and communication needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, learning activities, and promoting independence.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment, with full training and ongoing professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Patient, caring, and empathetic approach.
• Passion for supporting SEND learners.
• Willingness to undertake personal care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: toileting, dressing, feeding, hygiene.
• Assist pupils in the classroom and during activities.
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Promote independence and positive outcomes for pupils.
• Assist with lunches, breaks, and sensory activities.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families.
• Ensure pupil safety and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Childcare qualification

Job description

Location: Bristol
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join a specialist SEN primary school supporting children aged 3-11 with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and physical needs.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve greater independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide high-quality care and support throughout the school day. You will help pupils access learning, develop life skills, and ensure their personal care needs are met with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with personal care, including toileting, dressing, feeding, and hygiene needs.
• Assisting children in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging independence and promoting positive outcomes.
• Assisting with lunchtime, breaktime, and sensory activities.
• Following care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Is patient, caring, and empathetic.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Can remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is willing to undertake personal care responsibilities.
• Holds a qualification in Health & Social Care, Childcare, or a related field (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within SEND education.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day.
• A highly rewarding role within a dedicated and passionate team.

Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Healthcare Assistant, or Residential Support Worker, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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