Complex Care Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payroll payments

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking dedicated Complex Care Teaching Assistants to work within SEND settings across Birmingham. In this role you will support pupils with complex medical and developmental needs, assisting with personal care and classroom participation to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

You will work alongside teachers, nurses and other professionals, following healthcare plans and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to pupils with complex medical, physical and developmental needs.
• Support pupils with intimate care, including toileting, changing, feeding and personal hygiene, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Assist with the safe administration of medication and delivery of agreed healthcare procedures, in line with training and school policies.
• Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing, recognising changes in their condition and responding appropriately to medical needs.
• Support pupils with complex needs, including those with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and communication challenges.
• Work closely with teachers, nurses, therapists, families and other professionals to deliver individualised care and learning support.
• Support pupils' access to learning, communication, sensory activities and wider school life.
• Follow individual healthcare plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and moving and handling guidance.
• Promote pupils' independence, inclusion, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns or changes in pupils' needs to the appropriate staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Education

Youth Work

Health & Social Care

STL in Schools

Job description

Vision for Educationare seeking dedicated and compassionate Complex Care Teaching Assistant's to work within SEND Settings across Birmingham.

The role

Care to Classroom Support Workers are needed across specialist SEND schools in Birmingham, providing vital support to pupils with complex needs, autism and behavioural difficulties. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in care, residential settings, or support work who are looking to build a rewarding career in education. In this role, you will assist pupils with personal care, behaviour management, and classroom participations, helping to create a safe, structured and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Requirements

• Provide personal care and support to pupils with complex medical, physical and developmental needs.
• Support pupils with intimate care, including toileting, changing, feeding and personal hygiene, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Assist with the safe administration of medication and delivery of agreed healthcare procedures, in line with training and school policies.
• Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing, recognising changes in their condition and responding appropriately to medical needs.
• Support pupils with complex needs, including those with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and communication challenges.
• Work closely with teachers, nurses, therapists, families and other professionals to deliver individualised care and learning support.
• Support pupils' access to learning, communication, sensory activities and wider school life.
• Follow individual healthcare plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and moving and handling guidance.
• Promote pupils' independence, inclusion, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns or changes in pupils' needs to the appropriate staff.

About you:

To be considered for the Complex Care Teaching Assistant role, you will:

Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.