Welfare and Care Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

* Welfare and Care Assistant

NEWFast Apply# Welfare and Care Assistant Employer Location :
Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Term Time Salary:
Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13 £ 24,796 - £25,186 FTEPosted:
13th January 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
26th January 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1529298

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
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We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Welfare and Care Assistant to join our college support team. As a valued member of our Support Team, you will work closely with other support staff, teaching assistants, and teachers to support young people with a range of disabilities and support needs.
** This role includes supporting learners’ personal and physical care needs, such as changing and feeding, alongside providing in-class support and enabling young people to take part in community-based activities (including pushing wheelchairs).
**** We are seeking individuals who are:
*** Confident in working with (or keen to learn about working with) young people with SEND
* Passionate, open to learning, and committed to best practice
* Team players with excellent communication skills
* Comfortable in a varied, dynamic environment – both in College and supporting community or work experience activities
** Newfriars College
** aim is to transform the lives of young people through partnership, collaboration, enterprise and innovation. Our vision is to maximise opportunities within the community and provide a breadth and richness of experience that enables all our learners to reach their full potential and be part of an inclusive society. Newfriars College is an Independent Specialist Day College in North Staffordshire dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 16–25.We

provide specialist resources and facilities for all our learners and have an excellent support network within the local area. This provides the college with many opportunities including transition routes into the wider community, employment and supported work experience, independent living and specialist support from highly skilled multi-agency professionals and therapists. Learning in the community and vocational education is extremely important and we are eager to successfully prepare our young peoples for adulthood.
** Our College works in partnership with Shaw Education Trust who believe that “every young person can achieve great things, whatever their abilities and whatever their background”.
** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

Our
** people are our greatest asset,
** and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.
** Our Special Schools
** are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses, to individuals with severe, moderate, or sensory needs, and those experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, our settings are designed to provide the care, understanding, and expertise each young person needs to thrive.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.
** The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.
**** Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching…