Care Assistant / Support Worker - Special Needs-

Protocol Education Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants / Support Workers to join a thriving special needs school. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential care and support to students with various special educational needs, including autism and severe learning difficulties. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting learning activities, and working closely with teachers to create a nurturing environment. If you have a caring nature and a passion for helping children thrive, this opportunity could be your path to a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing training

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Caring nature and passion for supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care and classroom support to students with special needs.
• Encourage independence and promote confidence among students.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in care

Job description

Care Assistant / Support Worker – Special Needs Schools | Start ASAP!

Do you have a caring nature and a passion for supporting children with special needs?
Would you love to work in a rewarding school environment where every day is different?
Are you looking for a meaningful role that truly makes a difference?

If so, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants / Support Workers to join a thriving special needs school!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant / Support Worker, you will provide essential care and classroom support to students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including autism (ASC), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and physical disabilities (PMLD).

Your Responsibilities:

Providing personal care (assisting with toileting, feeding, mobility)
Supporting students in their learning, play, and social activities
Encouraging independence and promoting confidence
Assisting with medical needs (training provided)
Using sensory play & communication tools to engage students
Working closely with teachers & therapists to create a nurturing environment

What We’re Looking For:

A kind, patient, and caring individual
Passion for helping children with special needs thrive
Ability to work as part of a supportive team
No school experience required – healthcare assistants, care workers & support workers welcome!

Full-time hours (Monday – Friday, school hours)
Competitive pay + ongoing training
Opportunities in various locations

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in a special needs school, APPLY NOW!

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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