SEN Personal Care Assistant - Support & Independence

Senploy; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent working hours 8:30am-3:40pm

Long-term opportunity

Support from an education recruitment;

Opportunities to develop experience in

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting a Personal Care Assistant to work within a specialist secondary SEN school in Ashton-under-Lyne, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a range of additional learning, physical and personal care needs.

The role involves working closely with students who have autism, PMLD, SLD and complex needs, including toileting, changing and mobility support. You will help pupils access classroom activities, develop independence and stay safe and supported throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care in a school, healthcare or care setting.
• Experience supporting children or young adults with additional needs.
• Confidence with toileting, changing and personal hygiene.
• Understanding of autism, PMLD, SLD or physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including toileting, changing and maintaining personal hygiene
• Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility difficulties
• Assisting with hoisting and moving and handling where required, following appropriate training
• Working with pupils who have PMLD, SLD, autism and additional complex needs
• Supporting pupils who are non-verbal or have limited communication
• Helping pupils engage in classroom activities and sensory-based learning
• Assisting with feeding and mealtime routines where required, following individual care plans and training
• Encouraging independence and developing pupils' everyday life skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and maintaining consistent daily routines
• Working alongside teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Reliability

Patience

Moving and handling

Job description

Educato Limited is recruiting a Personal Care Assistant to work within a specialist secondary SEN school in Ashton-under-Lyne, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a range of additional learning, physical and personal care needs.

The role involves working closely with students who have autism, PMLD, SLD and complex needs, including toileting, changing and mobility support. You will help pupils access classroom activities, develop independence and stay safe and supported throughout the school day.