SEND Care & Learning Support Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £90 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PL1 1DY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Pay: £90 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
If you enjoy supporting people with additional needs and want to use your skills in a school environment, this could be the opportunity for you.
We're recruiting a SEND Care & Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Plymouth, supporting children and young people who require additional care, encouragement and assistance throughout their school day.
This is a rewarding opportunity to combine practical care with educational support, helping pupils feel comfortable, included and confident enough to participate in learning.
You'll work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex SEND and communication difficulties.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing individual and small-group learning support.
- Assisting pupils with personal care and daily routines.
- Supporting mobility and physical accessibility.
- Helping pupils communicate their needs and preferences.
- Encouraging participation in classroom activities.
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
- Following individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Promoting independence and developing everyday life skills.
- Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support professionals.
Training will be provided for specific care requirements and procedures.
We're particularly interested in people with experience in healthcare, social care, SEND, residential care or education.
You could currently be a Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
You'll need to be:
- Compassionate, patient and dependable.
- Comfortable supporting personal care needs.
- Confident working with children and young people.
- Able to follow safeguarding and care procedures.
- Calm, adaptable and supportive.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required.
This is a full-time, term-time opportunity paying £90 per day, with an immediate start available.
If you're ready to bring your care experience into education and help young people develop greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for this Plymouth SEND Care & Learning Support Assistant position.