Education and Care Assistant

Rochdale Competitive Daily Rate Full-Time | Term Time Only

Make a Difference in Education and Care

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have experience in education, care, support work, residential care, healthcare, or youth work?

A welcoming and well-established secondary SEN school in Rochdale is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Education and Care Assistant to join its specialist team. This rewarding role combines educational support with personal care and wellbeing assistance, helping students achieve both academically and personally.

The Role

As an Education and Care Assistant, you will support students aged 11-19 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, Complex Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will help create a positive, safe, and engaging environment where every student can flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Encouraging independence and life skills development
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils engage with learning and social activities
• Building positive relationships and promoting confidence and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals

About the School

This specialist SEN secondary school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The school takes pride in its person-centred approach, ensuring all learners receive the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Staff are highly valued and benefit from ongoing training, excellent support from leadership, and opportunities to develop specialist SEND knowledge and skills.

Easily Accessible Location

Located in Rochdale, the school is easily accessible from across Greater Manchester.

By Car: Convenient access via the M62, A627(M), and surrounding motorway networks, with parking available nearby.

By Public Transport: Excellent bus and rail connections from Manchester, Oldham, Bury, Middleton, Heywood, and surrounding areas, making commuting simple and convenient.

We Are Looking For

✅ Experience within education, care, support work, healthcare, residential settings, or youth work

✅ A caring and patient nature

✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills

✅ A positive and resilient attitude

✅ A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND

✅ Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students

Why Apply?

⭐ Join a supportive and welcoming SEN secondary school

⭐ Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting

⭐ Access ongoing training and professional development

⭐ Work with a highly experienced and collaborative team

⭐ Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people every day

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can combine your care and support experience with education, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply today to become an Education and Care Assistant and help young people in Rochdale achieve their full potential.