SEN Care Worker - Flexible Hours, Temp-to-Perm School Support

AMA Admin; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Flexible hours

Culture-fit placements

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEN Care Worker for a SEN School in Derby on a long-term temporary basis starting in September. The role focuses on care, support and education for pupils with additional needs.

You will bring a calm, patient approach to support personal care, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day. Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individualised care plans, safeguarding procedures and promote pupil dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care, support, SEN, education or healthcare.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Ability to provide personal and intimate care when required.
• Patient, empathetic approach with good communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and intimate care to pupils in line with their individual needs, care plans and school policies.
• Support pupils with toileting, changing, dressing, hygiene and other personal care routines.
• Help pupils with day-to-day wellbeing and independence, encouraging life skills.
• Support pupils with complex physical, communication or sensory needs.
• Provide a calm, nurturing presence throughout the school day.
• Support pupils during mealtimes, breaks, transitions and daily routines.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and wider staff to ensure consistent, individualized care.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, EHCP-related strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote dignity, privacy and independence in all you do.
• Support pupils who may be emotionally dysregulated with a calm, compassionate approach.

Skills

Care experience

SEN/education experience

Strong communication

Patience & empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a SEN Care Worker for a SEN School in Derby on a long-term temporary basis starting in September. The role focuses on care, support and education for pupils with additional needs.

You will bring a calm, patient approach to support personal care, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day. Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individualised care plans, safeguarding procedures and promote pupil dignity and independence.