Complex Care Assistant

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ABC Teachers are seeking people to support secondary aged students at Mary Elliot Academy in Walsall with complex care needs.

About the role

As part of your responsibilities, you will be tasked with providing personal care, assisting with educational activities, and supporting the overall well-being of students with Complex Care Needs and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Collaborating closely with staff within the school, you\’ll ensure that students’ educational, social, emotional, physical and mental health needs are met.

About the school

Complex care schools represent a specialized sector within the educational landscape, catering to students with profound and often multifaceted needs. Mary Elliot is a broad spectrum school who serve individuals who require extensive support due to physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, or medical complexities. Unlike traditional schools, they are equipped with expertise and resources to support a wide range of conditions and learning styles. They offer a holistic approach, integrating academic instruction with therapeutic interventions, medical care, and life skills training. Mary Elliot provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential, supported by dedicated educators, therapists, and staff members who are committed to their success.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Complex Care Assistant you will:

• Experience in providing personal care and supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), preferably in a school setting.
• A DBS Check, or readiness to undergo a DBS check.
• A proactive stance towards their profession and responsibilities.
• A compassionate and patient approach towards supporting students with complex needs.
• Strong adaptability skills to cater to varying student needs and learning styles.
• Dedication and commitment to fostering student well-being and progress.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have experience in providing personal care and supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), preferably in a school setting.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr