SEND Care Assistant
Durham
£13.68 per hour
Immediate Start

The School and Role
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Do you thrive in nurturing, hands-on roles that make a genuine difference?
Are you looking for a rewarding position in a supportive SEND school environment?

We are currently seeking a SEND Care Assistant to join our excellent supply team and work within SEND Schools across Durham. We partner with a wide range of specialist settings in the area, ensuring we can place you in a school that matches your experience, strengths, and interests.

As a SEND Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality care and support to pupils with a variety of special educational needs. This may include assisting with personal care, supporting communication needs, helping pupils regulate their emotions, and encouraging independence throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and confident working with children and young people who require additional support. A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is essential.

The Ideal SEND Care Assistant Will Have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Confidence assisting with personal care and daily routines

• A nurturing, patient, and empathetic approach

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow individual care plans

• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills

• Determination and resilience when supporting pupils with complex needs

What We Offer:

• Variety of experience – Work across specialist schools and age groups

• Competitive pay – Excellent rates, paid reliably through PAYE

• Flexible work options – Choose days and locations that suit your lifestyle

• Work–life balance – Minimal planning or marking outside school hours

• Try before you commit – Experience different settings before taking a long-term role

• Ongoing development – Access to CPD and professional training

• Dedicated support – 24/7 guidance from your personal consultant

About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting young people and the SEND schools we work with. With branches across the UK, we are proud to be an employer of choice for passionate and skilled professionals.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply
If you are a dedicated SEND Care Assistant who can support, encourage, and care for learners—and you are ready for a rewarding role across Durham SEND schools—we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or call 0191 229 1386 for more information.

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