Foster Carer - Teaching Assistant/HLTA - Bury - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization seeks compassionate individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children transitioning from residential care. The role offers competitive pay and requires experience with children, a spare bedroom, and full-time availability. Join a supportive team and make a lasting impact in a young person's life.

Benefits

Generous financial package

Regular guidance and support

Ongoing training in trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or families.
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom.
• Willingness to complete professional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing home for a young person.
• Support young people transitioning from residential care.
• Build trust and provide consistency to young people.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Empathy and resilience

Commitment to care

Experience with children

Job description

Overview

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Teaching Assistants and HLTAs
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed

Are you a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is passionate about supporting young people? You already have the dedication, patience, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the skills you’ve developed in the classroom and make a lasting, personal impact.

This could be your most rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a future full of hope.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability to transition from residential care into a caring family environment.

These young people aren’t just looking for a place to stay — they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they’ve often lacked.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

What You’ll Receive

We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That’s why we provide comprehensive support — both emotionally and financially.

Specialist Support

• Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child
• A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
• Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
• Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills

We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.

• £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)
• £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for TAs and HLTAs who are:

• Passionate about making a difference beyond the classroom
• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability
• Ready to transfer their professional skills to a family-based setting

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.

To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:

• Experience working with children, young people, or families
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
• A willingness to complete our professional training