SEN Personal Care Assistant — 1:1 Support & Growth

Senploy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive agency team

Long-term or permanent placements

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs at a welcoming SEN school in Oldham. You will assist with daily personal care, help pupils access learning, and promote independence in a safeguarding-focused environment.

The role involves 8:30am–3:40pm, Monday to Friday, with a temporary contract and a potential temp-to-perm path. DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one) is required; enhanced safeguarding policies apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Caring, patient and non-judgemental approach.
• Willingness to support personal care needs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including toileting, changing, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Offer 1:1 or small-group support to students with complex needs.
• Assist with feeding and mealtime routines where required.
• Promote dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and the wider school team.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding protocols at all times.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Caring, patient, non-judgemental

Willingness to support personal care

Good communication and teamwork

Safeguarding and equality

DBS check willingness

Job description

Educato Limited is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs at a welcoming SEN school in Oldham. You will assist with daily personal care, help pupils access learning, and promote independence in a safeguarding-focused environment.

The role involves 8:30am–3:40pm, Monday to Friday, with a temporary contract and a potential temp-to-perm path. DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one) is required; enhanced safeguarding policies apply.