Learning Care Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Wakefield; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Care Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Wakefield, supporting children aged 2 to 19 with PMLD and complex needs. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, with daily personal care and learning activities provided alongside teaching staff.

Staff receive dedicated consultant support, CPD opportunities, competitive pay, and benefits through the TeacherActive scheme.

Formación

• 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
• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Health and Social Care

Learning support

PMLD experience

Personal care

Educación

Health and Social Care qualification

Descripción del empleo

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 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive 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.

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.