Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
Primary Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £83 - £90 Per day
We seek a skilled, enthusiastic, and imaginative individual to assume the role of Care Assistant within a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team, overseen by a seasoned SENDCo.
This presents an excellent chance for an aspiring teaching assistant or care worker to garner experience in a thriving primary school in Nottingham City.
Responsibilities:
Assist the class teacher in educating SEND students Ensure the safety, welfare, and overall well-being of students during the school day, whether in the classroom or in an Enhanced Provision unit
Requirements:
Previous experience in childcare or personal care, either personal or professional Experience in a setting adhering to safeguarding and health & safety protocols Strong communication abilities Capable of independent work and effective team collaboration Positive demeanor with a sense of humor Openness to acquiring new skills
Education:
No specific educational prerequisites, but relevant qualifications in childcare or personal care are advantageous
Experience:
Preferably, prior experience in childcare or personal care
Knowledge and Skills:
Familiarity with safeguarding and health & safety policies Proficient communication skills Ability to work harmoniously within a team Positive outlook with a readiness to learn
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in childcare, personal care, or related areas
Working Conditions:
Welcoming school and community atmosphere Opportunities for professional growth Supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT), governors, and colleagues fostering collaborative approaches Innovative teaching and learning strategies Dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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