Compassionate Personal Care & SEND Assistant

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Training opportunities

Impact on pupils

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate Personal Care & Complex Needs Assistant to support pupils in a specialist SEND school in Oldham. The role involves personal care, safeguarding, and assisting with learning activities to help pupils access education with independence and confidence.

You will work in a supportive environment, offering patience, a proactive approach, and collaboration with teachers and care staff to meet individual targets and ensure pupils feel safe and supported

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Comfort providing personal care and maintaining pupils' dignity.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach with ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including toileting and hygiene support, while maintaining pupils' dignity and independence.
• Support pupils with complex SEND, including learning difficulties, autism and physical disabilities.
• Assist with classroom activities, communication and individual learning targets.
• Support pupils with mobility and moving and handling as required, following training and care plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience and empathy

Relationship building

Calm and proactive

Tools

Moving and handling training

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate Personal Care & Complex Needs Assistant to support pupils in a specialist SEND school in Oldham. The role involves personal care, safeguarding, and assisting with learning activities to help pupils access education with independence and confidence.

You will work in a supportive environment, offering patience, a proactive approach, and collaboration with teachers and care staff to meet individual targets and ensure pupils feel safe and supported