Job Description

ASSISTANT CHILD CARE PRACTITIONERS with Specialist Education Services

Specialist Education Services is looking for Assistant Child Care Practitioners to work on an ad hoc basis at our nationally renowned dual-registered children's homes and residential special schools; Avocet House (near Loddon) or Turnstone House (near Beccles). You will join our teams to support our children in a fast working dynamic environment. The opportunity will give you a fascinating insight into supporting children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

Successful candidates will receive:

16.04 per hour

all meals while on shift

our no limits approach to staff development

experience working for an organisation with a radical and innovative approach

We are looking for people with the desire to improve the lives of our children and to be part of a team that aspires to give them a better chance of having a happy and fulfilling future. You will work to provide a family environment, nurturing and educating children in life skills and their personal, emotional and social development.

As our homes provide care and nurture for children 24 hours a day, the position involves working a variety of hours to cover annual leave and staff sickness. We will contact you with as much notice as possible and you can decide if you are able to work the hours required. Due to the nature of the role you will be required to have a full UK driving licence and your own transport, parking is always available at both sites.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are dependent on a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006states it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunity employer with diversity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do.

It is always worth a conversation with us if you are unsure whether this work is for you, or to get more information to help you make your decision. If you are interested please contact us on 01508 549320 or visit www.specialisteducation.co.uk for more information.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 28 August 2025.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 4 September 2025.

Pay: 16.04 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/08/2025