Social Care Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£14.50 - £15
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DH8 5QJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Social Care Assistant

Location: Consett

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14.50 - £15.00 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children and young adults with additional needs?

Are you confident supporting individuals with Autism / ASD and SEMH needs?

Are you a patient, resilient and caring Social Care Assistant who can provide consistent support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a care setting in Consett supporting children and young adults with a variety of SEND, including Autism / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting is focused on providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can develop their independence and wellbeing.

The setting is looking to take on a Social Care Assistant on a temporary to permanent basis. The successful Social Care Assistant will support children and young adults with their individual needs, providing consistent care, promoting independence and helping them engage positively in their daily activities.

The successful Social Care Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young adults with additional needs

• Experience working with Autism / ASD, SEMH or other SEND

• A good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults

• A patient and caring approach

• Strong communication skills

• A flexible and resilient attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Social Care Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

michael.puckering@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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