Care Assistant / Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing organization is seeking Care Assistants / Support Workers for a specialist SEND school in the Eccleshall area. In this role, you will support children and young people with a range of complex needs, including Autism and physical disabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in care, health & social care or support work and be compassionate and reliable. The position offers competitive pay rates and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Full-time and part-time options

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant, support worker, or in a similar role is highly valued.
• Comfortable providing personal care and physical support.
• Patient, resilient, and passionate about making a difference.
• Able to work effectively as part of a supportive school team.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with complex needs, including Autism and physical disabilities.
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily routines.
• Help students to access learning and develop independence.
• Assist with mobility and medical needs as required.
• Promote a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Location: Eccleshall, Staffordshire (ST21 area)
Pay: £89 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Care Assistants / Support Workers Needed - SEND Education

Teaching Personnel are recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Assistants / Support Workers to join a specialist SEND school in the Eccleshall area of Staffordshire (ST21). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in care, health & social care, or support work who are looking to transfer their skills into an educational setting.

The Role:

• Support children and young people with a range of complex needs, including Autism, SEMH, and physical disabilities
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily routines where required
• Help students to access learning and develop independence
• Assist with mobility, moving & handling, and medical needs (training can be provided)
• Promote a safe, caring, and inclusive environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a care assistant, support worker, or in a similar role (transferrable skills highly valued)
• Comfortable providing personal care and physical support
• Patient, resilient, and passionate about making a difference
• Able to work effectively as part of a supportive school team

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• Full-time and part-time options available
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEND

Apply Today
If you are caring, dedicated, and looking for a rewarding role within SEND education, contact the Staffordshire SEND team on 01782 841 110 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks