Childcare Assistant

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced Care Assistant to work in an SEN School in Stourbridge on a full‐time basis.

Hours: 08:30‐15:30 Monday‐Friday

About the Role

Help support children with complex physical, medical, communication, and learning needs.

Be a proactive, enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable care assistant.

Work with pupils across primary and secondary age ranges.

Support pupils' day‐to‐day personal care needs and work alongside other professionals to further pupils' personal independence skills.

About the School

Provides education and care for young children and young people aged 6‐19 with a variety of social, emotional, physical, and learning difficulties, including autism and visual impairment.

Set in beautiful surroundings, encouraging children and young adults to flourish in a nurturing and caring environment that emphasises outdoor learning.

All students receive personal Social and Health Education; secondary students receive careers advice and guidance.

Overall aim: Prepare young people for life and achieve the best possible outcome for students.

About You

Provide practical assistance for identified physical needs (e.g., mealtimes, organisation of learning equipment).

Record and report on care needs.

Assist pupils in implementing their personal care programmes during the school day, specifically in relation to practical support for personal hygiene, toileting and continence training, and eating and drinking.

Have experience in a similar role.

Have, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

You will benefit from

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate subject to your scale rate, experience and qualifications, discussed at the point of registration.)

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

Safeguarding Commitment

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All staff undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or are prepared to undergo, an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for EducationVision for Education is a market‐leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high‐quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff, with branches across the country.

What Vision for Education offers

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by the in‐house Payroll team using the PAYE system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations to ensure you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

Free training to help with professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

Generous refer‐a‐friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, providing ongoing support.

How to applyIf you are a Care Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND team on 0121 481 2230.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Larkhill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English