Health Care Assistant – School-Based SEND Support

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

Are you a Health Care Assistant wanting to move into a school setting? This specialist SEND provision is looking for someone with a caring, steady approach who can support pupils with complex physical and communication needs.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing personal care, feeding support and mobility assistance

• Using hoists, specialist equipment and communication tools

• Supporting pupils through sensory routines and structured activities

• Building warm, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Supporting in classrooms and sensory spaces

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have experience within care, health or social support

• You’re confident with personal care and physical assistance

• You’re calm, empathetic and gentle in your approach

• You’re happy to learn new SEND techniques with support

What you’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Free CPD including PMLD and Sensory Learning training

• A consultant who checks in properly

• Long-term consistency in a caring team

If you want to bring your caring experience into a school where kindness is everything, apply today.