Healthcare Support Assistant (Children & Young People) – Sunderland/Peterlee

Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Long-term

If you’ve worked in health or care and want to bring your skills into a school environment, this is a brilliant crossover role.

You’ll support pupils with physical, medical and sensory needs, working alongside teachers, physios and specialist staff in a caring, structured setting.

Your role:
• Supporting physical care routines and mobility needs
• Helping run structured learning and sensory activities
• Assisting with communication and emotional regulation
• Ensuring pupils feel safe, supported and included

We’re keen to speak to people with:
• Care experience (community, NHS, residential or personal care)
• Experience with hoists, feeding plans or personal care, or open to training
• A warm, respectful approach to supporting children with complex needs

Extra support from Protocol:
• FREE Thrive emotional wellbeing training
• FREE SEND and medical needs CPD
• Weekly pay and a friendly consultant

If you want a role that blends healthcare and education beautifully, this one’s ideal.