Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Enfield, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £110 - £130
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm
Are you a Care Assistant looking to transition into working in a school? We are working with an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Enfield that is looking for an experienced Care Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support to a student with physical and additional care needs. This could be an excellent opportunity for someone from a care, healthcare or support background who is interested in transferring their experience into an education setting.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing dedicated one-to-one support to a student throughout the school day
- Providing personal and intimate care as required
- Supporting with mobility and accessibility around the school
- Helping the student access lessons and participate in school life
- Promoting independence while providing appropriate physical and practical support
- Ensuring the student’s dignity, privacy and wellbeing are maintained at all times
- Working closely with teaching staff, the SEN team and other professionals
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience working as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role
- Experience providing personal or intimate care
- Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities or additional care needs would be highly beneficial
- A genuine interest in transferring your care experience into a school environment
- A patient, caring and professional approach
- Confidence working one-to-one and building positive relationships
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Availability to work full-time from September 2026
Not quite the right role? We’re working with a number of schools — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Pay: £110.00-£130.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
