School-Based Care Assistant

Aspire People; Limefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN school settings across Bury

Full-time term-time hours

Ongoing training and development

Meaningful role in high-need pupils

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Care Assistants for Specialist SEN schools in Bury to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities in a calm, structured setting. You will provide high‑quality personal care, mobility support and assistance with medical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have care or healthcare experience, patience and empathy, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or healthcare environments.
• Training in Moving and Handling, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care or epilepsy management is beneficial.
• Candidates with relevant care experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care in line with individual care and medical plans.
• Support pupils with physical needs, positioning and mobility.
• Assist with feeding, hydration and nutritional support.
• Support pupils with complex medical needs following training and guidance.
• Safely use specialist equipment and resources.
• Support sensory and therapeutic activities.
• Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing and report concerns appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and care.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Respectful

Clear communication

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Care Assistant - Bury

Specialist SEN schools in the Bury area are seeking dedicated Care Assistants to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). This role is centred around providing high‑quality care and support to pupils with complex physical, medical and sensory needs, within a calm, structured school environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring pupils are safe, comfortable and supported throughout the school day. Many pupils require a high level of care, including support with personal care, mobility, feeding and medical needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to support pupils' wellbeing and development.

This role requires patience, empathy and consistency, with a strong focus on dignity and individualised care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care in line with individual care and medical plans
• Support pupils with physical needs, positioning and mobility
• Assist with feeding, hydration and nutritional support
• Support pupils with complex medical needs following training and guidance
• Safely use specialist equipment and resources
• Support sensory and therapeutic activities
• Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing and report concerns appropriately
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and care

Qualifications

This role is ideal for candidates with experience from care or healthcare environments, including:

• Care Assistants or Support Workers
• Nursing or Healthcare Assistants
• Residential or specialist care settings
• Individuals with experience supporting pupils or adults with PMLD

Training in areas such as Moving and Handling, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management, suctioning or other clinical procedures is highly beneficial. Candidates without this training but with relevant care experience are also encouraged to apply, as further training can be provided.

Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Compassionate, patient and respectful
• Confident supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs
• Comfortable delivering personal care as part of a daily routine
• Reliable and able to follow care plans accurately
• A strong team player with clear communication skills

What's on Offer

• Supportive SEN school settings across Bury
• Consistent full‑time, term‑time hours
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A meaningful role supporting pupils with the highest levels of need

If you have a caring or healthcare background and are looking to make a genuine difference within an SEN school setting, apply today. A member of our team will contact you to discuss suitable opportunities in Bury.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.