SEN Teaching Assistant – Healthcare & Personal Care Background Welcome

Location: East London
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Daily Rate: £93-£110 PAYE

Are you a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant, Nursing Associate, or healthcare professional looking for a rewarding role outside of a clinical setting?

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged student with complex physical and learning needs. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in personal care, mobility support, and promoting independence, who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life.

About the Role

Working as part of a supportive SEN team, you will provide one-to-one support to a student throughout the school day, ensuring they can safely access learning opportunities while receiving the care and assistance they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including toileting and changing, with dignity and respect
• Supporting safe transfers using a hoist
• Assisting with mobility needs, including wheelchair support around the school site
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and participation in school activities
• Supporting learning within the classroom and adapting activities where appropriate
• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and the SEN team
• Following individual care plans and safeguarding procedures at all times
• Promoting the student’s wellbeing, comfort, and inclusion throughout the school day

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience As:

• Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
• Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Nursing Assistant
• Residential Care Worker
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• Physiotherapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Community Support Worker
• SEN Support Worker

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, complex needs, medical needs, or personal care requirements
• Confidence providing personal care in a professional and dignified manner
• Hoist training or practical hoist experience (essential)
• Experience supporting wheelchair users
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Make the Move into Education?

This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your healthcare and care experience in a school environment where you can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact on a young person’s development, confidence, and educational journey.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to helping students with additional needs thrive both academically and personally.

How to Apply

If you have a healthcare, care, or support work background and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV or contact us today to register your interest.

All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Career Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

Apply today and use your care skills to make a real difference in education.

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