Learning Care Assistant

Confidential; Castleford; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential in Wakefield is looking for a dedicated Learning Care Assistant to support children and young people with PMLD and complex needs in a specialist SEND environment.

The role is full-time and starts ASAP, offering individualised support with learning activities, personal care and daily routines, while collaborating closely with teaching staff to meet each student’s needs.

You will join a supportive team and contribute to CPD opportunities and a positive, inclusive learning culture.

Formación

• Experience with PMLD and complex needs.
• Care setting experience for children.
• Ability to support personal care and daily routines.
• Good communication and adaptability.

Responsabilidades

• Support students with complex learning and physical needs.
• Provide individualised learning activities and personal care.

Conocimientos

PMLD experience

Personal care

Communication skills

Patience

Educación

Health and Social Care qualification

Supporting Teaching and Learning

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Learning Care Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs?

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have a caring, patient and adaptable approach to supporting students with their learning and personal development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school based in Wakefield, supporting children and young people aged 2 to 19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. The setting is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can develop their independence, communication and personal skills.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Care Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. The successful Learning Care Assistant will support students with a range of complex learning and physical needs, providing individualised support with learning activities, personal care and daily routines while working closely with teaching staff to ensure each student's needs are met.

The successful Learning Care Assistant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care, Supporting Teaching and Learning or a related field (desirable)
• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD and complex needs
• Previous experience working in a children's care setting (desirable)
• Confidence supporting students with personal care, communication and individual learning needs
• A patient, caring and nurturing approach to supporting vulnerable children and young people
• Excellent communication skills, adaptability and a positive 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/8 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherSource Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.