Vacancy Detail

Care Enabler

Job Title:
Care Enabler – SEN 

Salary:
FTE £25,583 – £25,989
Pro-rata £19,919 – £20,235

Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon

Start Date:
September 2026

Hours:
Full-time | Term-Time Only | Permanent

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Care Enabler to join a specialist SEN setting in Stratford-upon-Avon on a permanent basis. This is a vital, hands-on role supporting children and young people aged 3–19 with a range of complex needs, ensuring their care, safety and wellbeing is supported throughout the school day.

You will work across all classrooms, supporting both pupils and staff with personal care and daily routines, while assisting Teaching Assistants and teachers to ensure pupils can access learning in a safe, supportive and dignified environment.

Benefits of working as a Care Enabler:
• Permanent role within a specialist SEN setting
• Work across a variety of classrooms and age groups (3–19)
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Ongoing training including manual handling and care practices
• A highly rewarding role supporting pupils’ independence and wellbeing

Job requirements:
• Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2 or above)
• Experience in a care-based role (e.g. care assistant, support worker, SEN support)
• Confident supporting personal care needs, including toileting and hygiene
• Experience or willingness to support lifting, hoisting and manual handling
• Understanding of supporting individuals with complex physical and learning needs
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams
 

Role responsibilities:
• Provide personal care support, including toileting, hygiene and changing
• Support pupils with physical needs, including lifting and positioning using appropriate equipment such as hoists
• Follow manual handling procedures and training to ensure safe practice
• Work across all classrooms supporting teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Assist with daily routines, transitions and activities throughout the school day
• Promote pupils’ dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Support behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation
• Help maintain a safe, clean and supportive learning environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and caring individual who is comfortable in a hands-on role and wants to make a genuine difference in a specialist SEN setting.

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: £25583 - £25989 per year, pro rata (£19919 - £20235 per year) | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 21/04/2026