SEN Care Assistant for Pupil Wellbeing & Support

AMA Admin; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Care Worker to join a SEN School in Nottingham on a long-term fixed-term basis starting in September. The role focuses on caring for pupils with additional needs, supporting their daily personal care and wellbeing within a nurturing school environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience in care, support work, SEN or education, with a patient, compassionate approach and strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with pupils, teachers

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care, support, SEN, education or healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs or complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care.
• Patient, empathetic and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils.
• Ability to stay calm and professional when supporting distressed pupils.
• Commitment to dignity, privacy and independence of pupils.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
• Reliable, resilient and willing to learn about each pupil's needs and support requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and intimate care to pupils in line with individual needs and care plans.
• Supporting pupils with toileting, changing, dressing, hygiene and other personal care routines.
• Helping pupils with day-to-day wellbeing and independence, encouraging life skills.
• Supporting pupils with complex physical, communication or sensory needs.
• Providing a calm, reassuring and nurturing presence throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils during mealtimes, breaks, transitions and other daily routines.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent care.
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments, EHCP-related support strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Promoting dignity, respect, choice and independence in everything you do.
• Supporting pupils who may become emotionally dysregulated, using a calm and compassionate approach.

Skills

Care experience

SEN experience

Patient & empathetic

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Care Worker to join a SEN School in Nottingham on a long-term fixed-term basis starting in September. The role focuses on caring for pupils with additional needs, supporting their daily personal care and wellbeing within a nurturing school environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience in care, support work, SEN or education, with a patient, compassionate approach and strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with pupils, teachers