Personal Care Assistant

Teacheractive Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support provider in Oldham seeks a Personal Care Assistant for students with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with special educational needs, be compassionate and reliable, and assist in creating a nurturing environment. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive consultant team.

Benefits

Market leading rates of pay

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

24/7 consulting support

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care, SEN, or health setting is essential.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to build positive relationships.
• Able to follow care plans consistently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support for students with complex needs.
• Safely assist with moving & handling and use of hoists.
• Support students with their physical, emotional and social development.

Skills

Experience with Autism/ASD

Experience with SLD

Compassionate and patient

Ability to build positive relationships

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

An excellent SEN school in Oldham is looking for a caring, patient and reliable Personal Care Assistant to join their team.

If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties, SEMH /Social Emotional Mental Health, EBD / Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or ADD / Attention Deficit Disorder then it’s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality personal care and support for students with complex needs
• Safely assist with moving & handling and use of hoists (training provided if needed)
• Work closely with the teaching team to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Support students with their physical, emotional and social development
• Encourage independence while maintaining dignity and respect

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a care, SEN, or health setting (moving & handling and hoist experience required)
• Is compassionate, patient, and able to build positive relationships with children and young people
• Can work as part of a team and follow care plans consistently
• Is reliable, flexible, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What we offer:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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*

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