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School-Based Care Assistant (PMLD and Complex Needs)

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£465 - £550 Weekly
Temporary
School-Based Care Assistant (PMLD and Complex Needs) - Oldham

A large SEN school in Oldham is seeking caring and dependable School‑Based Care Assistants to support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups. Pupils present with a range of complex physical, medical and learning needs, including PMLD, and require consistent, personalised care throughout the school day.

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong care background who are looking to apply their skills within an educational setting.

As a School‑Based Care Assistant, you will support pupils' care, comfort and wellbeing, enabling them to access learning as fully as possible. Many pupils require high levels of adult support, including assistance with personal care, mobility, feeding and medical needs.
You will work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to follow individual care plans and ensure pupils are supported with dignity, patience and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personal care in line with individual care plans
- Support pupils with physical needs, positioning and mobility
- Assist with feeding and hydration, including specialist feeding plans
- Support pupils with medical needs following appropriate training
- Safely use specialist equipment and resources
- Support sensory and therapeutic activities
- Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing and report concerns
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and dignity

This role is suited to candidates with experience in care or healthcare settings, including:

- Care Assistants or Support Workers
- Healthcare or Nursing Assistants
- Residential, respite or specialist care environments
- Individuals with experience supporting children or adults with PMLD or complex needs

Training or experience in areas such as Moving and Handling, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management, suctioning or other medical procedures is highly beneficial. Further training can be provided where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

- Compassionate, patient and attentive
- Confident supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs
- Comfortable providing personal care as part of a daily routine
- Reliable and able to follow care and medical plans accurately
- A supportive team member with clear communication skills

If you have a caring background and are looking to work with children and young people with complex needs in Oldham, apply today. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Reference: 225392063

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School-Based Care Assistant (PMLD and Complex Needs)

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library

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Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£465 - £550 Weekly
Temporary
School-Based Care Assistant (PMLD and Complex Needs) - Oldham

A large SEN school in Oldham is seeking caring and dependable School‑Based Care Assistants to support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups. Pupils present with a range of complex physical, medical and learning needs, including PMLD, and require consistent, personalised care throughout the school day.

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong care background who are looking to apply their skills within an educational setting.

As a School‑Based Care Assistant, you will support pupils' care, comfort and wellbeing, enabling them to access learning as fully as possible. Many pupils require high levels of adult support, including assistance with personal care, mobility, feeding and medical needs.
You will work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to follow individual care plans and ensure pupils are supported with dignity, patience and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personal care in line with individual care plans
- Support pupils with physical needs, positioning and mobility
- Assist with feeding and hydration, including specialist feeding plans
- Support pupils with medical needs following appropriate training
- Safely use specialist equipment and resources
- Support sensory and therapeutic activities
- Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing and report concerns
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and dignity

This role is suited to candidates with experience in care or healthcare settings, including:

- Care Assistants or Support Workers
- Healthcare or Nursing Assistants
- Residential, respite or specialist care environments
- Individuals with experience supporting children or adults with PMLD or complex needs

Training or experience in areas such as Moving and Handling, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management, suctioning or other medical procedures is highly beneficial. Further training can be provided where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

- Compassionate, patient and attentive
- Confident supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs
- Comfortable providing personal care as part of a daily routine
- Reliable and able to follow care and medical plans accurately
- A supportive team member with clear communication skills

If you have a caring background and are looking to work with children and young people with complex needs in Oldham, apply today. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
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Reference: 225392063

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