Healthcare Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support children with complex medical and developmental needs in Manchester. This role offers sociable hours, no night shifts, and a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal care and a commitment to helping children thrive. Benefits include a £100 joining bonus and excellent career prospects in SEND and education.

Benefits

£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant preferred.
• Dedication to supporting children with complex needs.
• Ability to use communication tools like Makaton, PECS, or BSL.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex medical needs.
• Assist with personal care and physical support.
• Work alongside school nurses and therapists.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Communication and trust building

Supporting individuals with complex needs

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant to SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you a Healthcare Assistant looking for a more rewarding, balanced role that still uses your care skills?

A specialist SEND school in Manchester are looking for dedicated and compassionate people to join their team as SEND Teaching Assistants, supporting children with complex medical and developmental needs.

If you're looking for sociable hours, a calmer pace and a career that aligns better with family life, this could be the perfect next step.

Why this role suits Healthcare Assistants

This position allows you to use your existing skills in:

• Personal care
• Mobility support
• Following care plans
• Safeguarding
• Communication and trust building
• Supporting individuals with complex needs

All within a school-based environment that offers structure, routine and no night shifts, no weekends, and no long overtime.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting children with complex medical needs
• Assisting with personal care and physical support
• Helping children with mobility, positioning and sensory regulation
• Working alongside school nurses, therapists and teachers
• Using communication tools such as Makaton, PECS or BSL
• Creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued

Why Healthcare Assistants love this role

• Sociable hours: Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:30 - 15:30
• Perfect for parents: work hours that align with school times
• Predictable routine: no nights, no weekends, no 12-hour shifts
• Transferable skills: your HCA experience is valued and highly relevant
• Ongoing training: hoists, moving and handling, medical support, safeguarding
• Supportive school environment with a strong team approach

Additional benefits

• Local placement in St Helens
• £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
• £250 refer-a-friend scheme
• Excellent long-term career prospects in SEND and education

Apply Today

If you want a role that is meaningful, family-friendly and still rooted in the care and support you love, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.