Teaching Assistant

Prime Healthcare Solutions Ltd; Westerham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Solutions Ltd is seeking experienced SEN School Support Workers to assist children aged 4-19 with physical disabilities and complex medical needs at a specialist SEN school, including residential provisions. The role focuses on personal care, daily routines and learning support.

Candidates should have Moving & Handling training, SEN experience, and an Enhanced DBS. The position offers temporary hours with potential to become permanent, and requires reliable transport as the

Qualifications

• Practical Moving & Handling training (face‑to‑face training is essential)
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Previous experience providing personal care
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Enhanced DBS covering Children and Adults
• Own transport or reliable transport arrangements (school not accessible by public transport)

Responsibilities

• Support students with daily personal care needs (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Assist with morning routines and prepare students for school
• Support students with physical disabilities and complex medical needs
• Provide classroom support to aid learning and development
• Support students with learning needs including Autism
• Assist with moving and handling per care plans and school procedures
• Support older students in residential provision after school hours
• Promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and safety
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures

Skills

Moving & Handling

SEN experience

Personal care

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C-A or equivalent)

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Makaton training or experience

Job description

SEN School Support Worker - Personal Care & Residential Support

Location: Specialist School (own transport essential)

Contract: Temporary, with potential to become permanent

Duration: temp-to-perm opportunity

Working pattern: Flexible shifts, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate SEN School Support Workers to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties.

The school also has residential provisions for older students, providing opportunities to support young people both during the school day and within their residential setting.

We are looking for reliable, caring and enthusiastic individuals who are confident supporting students with their daily care needs, promoting independence and assisting with their learning and development.

Previous experience in personal care is highly desirable. Candidates must hold practical Moving & Handling training (face-to-face training - online certificates will not be accepted).

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students with their daily personal care needs, including washing, dressing and toileting.
• Assisting with morning routines and preparing students for school.
• Supporting students with physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
• Providing classroom support to assist with learning and development.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs, including Autism.
• Assisting with moving and handling in accordance with individual care plans and school procedures.
• Supporting older students within the residential provision during after‑school hours.
• Promoting students' independence, dignity, wellbeing and safety.
• Following safeguarding, child protection and health and safety procedures.

Available Shift Patterns

We are looking for candidates who can ideally offer flexibility and work a mixture of the following shifts:

• 08:30am - 15:30pm: Standard school day.
• 07:00am - 14:30pm / 15:30pm: Early starts to assist with students' morning routines before school, followed by classroom support.
• 12:30pm - 21:30pm: Residential support, Monday to Thursday.
• 15:30pm - 22:00pm: After‑school residential support.

Please note:

• The school day normally runs from 08:30am to 15:30pm.
• Early morning starts are required to support students with their get‑up routines.
• The school closes at 2pm on Fridays.
• Shifts are booked on a weekly basis, so flexibility is advantageous.

Essential Requirements

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Practical Moving & Handling training (face‑to‑face training is essential; online training will not be accepted).
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Previous experience providing personal care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• The physical capability to safely support young people with physical disabilities, in accordance with appropriate moving and handling procedures.
• An Enhanced DBS covering both Children and Adults.
• Access to their own transport or reliable transport arrangements, as the school is not accessible by public transport.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

The following experience and qualifications would be highly advantageous:

• Experience working within a school or specialist SEN setting.
• Previous experience in a care or residential environment.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C-A or equivalent).
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Makaton training or experience.
• Experience supporting children and young people with Autism.

Vetting Requirements

All candidates will be required to meet the school's vetting and compliance requirements.

An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS is essential. Candidates must also be able to provide evidence of their relevant qualifications, training and employment history in line with the school's compliance requirements.