About this role
This is a contract School-Based Care Assistant role in Aylesbury, paying £14.50 to £15 per hour depending on experience. You will support children and young people with additional and complex needs within a specialist educational setting, including learners with autism, communication difficulties and non-verbal learners. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 and small group care and support to pupils with additional needs, and supporting pupils with personal care and wellbeing so they can access education. The role offers part-time, flexible hours that can be discussed around your availability, with temporary, ad-hoc work and opportunities for regular ongoing work. Immediate start.
Job Description
Are you a compassionate and patient School-Based Care Assistant looking for flexible work in the Aylesbury area?
We are looking for dedicated School-Based Care Assistants to support children and young people with additional and complex needs within a specialist educational setting.
This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced care professionals, healthcare assistants, support workers or Teaching Assistants who are looking to bring their skills into a school environment. The role offers part-time and flexible work, with the opportunity to build regular hours around your availability.
You will support learners with autism, communication difficulties and complex needs, including non-verbal learners, helping them access education while ensuring their personal care, wellbeing and individual needs are fully supported.
Key Details
- Location: Aylesbury
- Pay: -14.5015.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Hours: Part-time and flexible - days can be discussed around your availability
- Contract: Temporary, ad-hoc work with opportunities for regular ongoing work
- Start: Immediate
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group care and support to pupils with additional needs
- Support pupils with personal and intimate care where required
- Assist non-verbal pupils with communication, sensory activities and learning
- Follow individual care, learning and support plans
- Support pupils with their daily routines and personal wellbeing
- Help pupils access lessons and participate in school activities
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
- Maintain a calm, safe and nurturing environment
- Promote independence, dignity and positive relationships
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK - unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship
- Availability to work on a part-time or flexible basis
- Previous experience in care, healthcare, education or specialist support
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable
- Comfortable providing personal and intimate care
- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with complex needs
Whether you are an experienced Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Teaching Assistant looking to move into a school environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your existing skills in a rewarding setting.
If you are looking for part-time or ad-hoc work in Aylesbury and have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.