Details:
- Salary: £100 - 180 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Kent
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Care Assistant
Location: Kent
Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: £100 to £180 per day via PAYE
Start Date: July 2026
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you have the compassion, dedication, and skills to support their growth and development in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you!
The role:
Vision for Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to support children and young adults across a range of educational and care environments. This rewarding role involves working closely with individuals who may have additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.
You may be based in schools, specialist provisions, or residential care settings, providing essential day-to-day support and making a real difference in young people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care and support tailored to individual needs
Assist with personal care where required (e.g. hygiene, feeding, mobility)
Support learning and development in classroom or care settings
Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young adults
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and care teams
Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures at all times
Experience:
Experience working with children or young people (in care, education, or similar settings) is desirable
A caring, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to support individuals with a range of needs, including SEND
Relevant qualifications in care, childcare, or education (preferred but not essential)
An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer:
Paid to scale from day 1
Continuous professional development and support
A dedicated consultant to assist with placements and career advice
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We 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.
How to apply
If you are an Educator can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)
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