Personal Care assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking enthusiastic Personal Care Assistants to support students with special educational needs. This rewarding role involves providing both classroom and personal care support to learners aged 16 to 25, fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in special education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The position offers flexible hours and ongoing training, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering learners with diverse needs.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing training

Supportive staff

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience with SEND is required.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support and one-on-one assistance.
• Support learners with a range of needs, including personal care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Experience with SEND

Patience and Enthusiasm

Education

Experience as a Support Worker/Care Worker

Tools

Makaton

PECs

Job description

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Personal Care assistant, London Borough of Barnet

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Location:

London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Personal Care Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

START DATES: September

JOB TITLE / ROLE: Personal Care Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

LOCATION: Barnet

About the college:

• Flexible hours - full time and part time
• Ongoing training provided
• All through SEND support for students aged 14
• Warm friendly and supportive staff
• Well-resourced college with state-of-the-art facilities

DETAILS:

A large special educational needs college based in Barnet, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient personal care assistants to join them ASAP. The successful personal care assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.

You will need:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one under application
• To be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm
• Previous experience with SEND is a requirement
• Understanding and experience using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential
• Willingness to provide personal care support to students who are more vulnerable (such as wheelchair assistance, feeding etc.)

The college are also open to receiving applications from people who have previously worked as a support/care worker. This is a full time, long term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the next academic year.

About the role:

• Personal Care Assistant - working with ASD, complex needs, SEMH
• Ideal Candidate: Previous SEND experience is essential, Makaton and PECS experience - highly desirable but not essential, previous experience as a support worker/care worker

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Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.