SEND Care Assistant – Driving Support for Pupils

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Sunderland is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support pupils with physical needs and complex SEND. You will collaborate with medical teams to provide compassionate care. Ideal candidates have previous care experience and a warm approach, with the ability to travel to different school sites. This is a full-time temporary position that may become permanent later. Training and safeguarding checks are provided.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• You must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Candidates from social care, NHS care settings or domiciliary care are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with physical or medical needs.
• Assist with mobility, personal care, or feeding plans.
• Help teachers adapt lessons to suit pupils' needs.
• Promote independence, dignity, and confidence.

Skills

Previous care or healthcare experience

Warm and reassuring approach

Ability to drive to different school sites

Job description

A leading educational staffing agency in Sunderland is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support pupils with physical needs and complex SEND. You will collaborate with medical teams to provide compassionate care. Ideal candidates have previous care experience and a warm approach, with the ability to travel to different school sites. This is a full-time temporary position that may become permanent later. Training and safeguarding checks are provided.