Special Needs Care Assistant
Woodlands School · Edgware, London
Special Needs Care Assistant at Woodlands School, based in Edgware, London. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Edgware, London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 8 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Care Assistant
Reference b0c45216fe035b64e7adbef547d998c8a5b44977
About the role
We are a primary maintained special needs school in the Local Authority of Harrow. We cater for 136 pupils ages 4-11 with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility issues, as well as severe developmental delay.
We are looking for adaptable, energetic and motivated people to work at our outstanding special needs school. In this vital role you will be supporting our children with learning difficulties through eating, play times and with their personal care. Working hours are 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Monday through Friday. We welcome applicants from all communities.
All staff are offered specialist training and support. Relevant experience is desirable but the right attitude and work skills are essential. A strong ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults is essential. Staff benefit from established career progression routes and training in education. School runs free weekly exercise and wellbeing sessions for staff.
Reference: b0c45216fe035b64e7adbef547d998c8a5b44977 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Woodlands School
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