Job description
Healthcare Assistant to SEND Teaching Assistant
Are you a Healthcare Assistant looking for a more rewarding, balanced role that still uses your care skills?
A specialist SEND school in West Derby is looking for dedicated and compassionate people to join their team as SEND Teaching Assistants, supporting children with complex medical and developmental needs.
If you're looking for sociable hours, a calmer pace and a career that aligns better with family life, this could be the perfect next step.
Why this role suits Healthcare Assistants
This position allows you to use your existing skills in:
Personal care
Mobility support
Following care plans
Safeguarding
Communication and trust building
Supporting individuals with complex needs
All within a school-based environment that offers structure, routine and no night shifts, no weekends, and no long overtime.
What you'll be doing
Supporting children with complex medical needs
Assisting with personal care and physical support
Helping children with mobility, positioning and sensory regulation
Working alongside school nurses, therapists and teachers
Using communication tools such as Makaton, PECS or BSL
Creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued
Why Healthcare Assistants love this role
Sociable hours: Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:30 - 15:30
Perfect for parents: work hours that align with school times
Predictable routine: no nights, no weekends, no 12-hour shifts
Transferable skills: your HCA experience is valued and highly relevant
Ongoing training: hoists, moving and handling, medical support, safeguarding
Supportive school environment with a strong team approach
Additional benefits
Local placement in West Derby
£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
£250 refer-a-friend scheme
Excellent long-term career prospects in SEND and education