Personal Care Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education support provider is seeking a Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant in Ashton to work with children with SEN. The role involves providing essential personal care, creating a supportive environment, and assisting with hydrotherapy. Candidates should have relevant experience and specific training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN volontarily or in paid work.
• Must have proof of training for Manual Handling and Hoist.
• Driven and keen to pursue a career in special needs education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored personal care support to children with SEN.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
• Assist with poolside hydrotherapy.

Skills

Support for pupils with SEN

Personal care support

Energy and drive for education

Education

Training in Manual Handling and Hoist

Job description

Prospero Teaching are working closely with a SEN High School who provide educational support to children with complex and moderate learning difficulties and autism. The site is based in Ashton, Tameside and is easily accessed by road and public transport links and offers free parking on site.

The Role will consist of:

• Providing tailored personal care support and working with children with SEN and complex needs
• Personal care is involved – toileting, feeding, changing.
• Creating a safe environment that allows children and other students have fun, learn and succeed
• Poolside hydrotherapy support

The Ideal candidate:

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR/ experience of supporting those with complex needs in a care setting
• Driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and special needs
• Candidates MUST hold training proof for Manual Handling and Hoist
• LOCATION – Ashton (OL9)
• POSITION – Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant
• CONTRACT TYPE – Temporary (Long Term)
• HOURS – Full time Monday – Friday
• START DATE – ASAP

To be considered for this role, you will have to register with Prospero Teaching and complete a Child & Adult DBS which is on the update service, unless you already have one.

For more information please email or call 0161 393 6725

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom