School Care Worker - SEND in Bristol

Are you a care assistant looking to transfer into education? Have you ever thought about working in a special needs school? Are you looking for a role with more sociable hours? No night shifts or weekends?

Axcis are an education agency that specialise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This means any work you do will be with a child with some form of SEND, whether that is autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, behaviour that can be challenging, physical disabilities, etc. This particular role is based in an SEN school, more commonly known as a Special Needs School. They are looking for someone who can effectively work closely with their younger students within EYFS and KS1. For this role, you'll likely be working with different students throughout the day.

About the School:

• The ages there range from 2-19.
• It is a well-structured school with classroom sizes between 4-10 students with 4-5 Teaching Assistants/Care Workers per class.
• This setting promotes students' independence and engages them in creative learning.
• Each student will have specialised, individual learning pathways that focus on promoting communication, independence, self-care, and cognition alongside their personalised academic learning.
• The school has many therapeutic and sensory environments including sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pool, soft play areas, and dark rooms to help their students thrive.

Most students in this school will have one of the following disabilities:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) – significant cognitive delays impacting academic learning and everyday functioning.
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) – complex needs involving severe intellectual disability plus physical and medical support requirements.
• Additional disabilities such as: Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASD), including associated behaviours and communication needs.
• Sensory impairments (visual or hearing difficulties).
• Epilepsy and other medical conditions.
• Challenging behaviours often linked with communication or sensory needs.

Why do Care Assistants Thrive in SEN Schools?

• Supporting personal care with dignity and patience
• Helping people who may have limited communication
• Reading non-verbal cues, routines, and behaviour
• High levels of empathy
• Emotional resilience
• The ability to stay calm during distress or challenging behaviour
• You celebrate small wins
• Stick with routines

Additional Information:

• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm.
• Roles: Full-time / Part-time opportunities are available.
• Pay: £13.69+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Weekly Pay – every Friday
• This role is initially temporary with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Training through the National College

What you will need to work in a school:

• You will be required to have a Child Only or Child and Adult DBS on the update service to work with us. If you don't have one already, you can apply for one through Axcis.
• If you have lived or worked outside of the UK for 6 months or more in the last 5 years, you will need an overseas police check from that country.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK: an in-date British passport, Original Birth certificate, Share code or Visa INDBRI.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.

Referral Bonus: If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.