Welfare and Care Assistant Job in Stoke-on-Trent | Newfriars College Careers
Introduction
Are you searching for Welfare and Care Assistant jobs in the UK where you can make a real difference? Do you want a rewarding role helping young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) while building a strong foundation for a long-term career in education, care, and community support?
If yes, this Welfare and Care Assistant job at Newfriars College, Stoke-on-Trent, is the perfect opportunity.
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- Job Summary
- Company: Newfriars College
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
- Job Type: Full-time & part-time positions
- Department: SEND & Welfare Support
- Shift: Wed–Fri | 8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (18.75 hours/week)
- Recruiter: Teaching Vacancies – GOV.UK
- Salary: £10,613–£10,779 per year (pending pay award)
- Sector: Education • Welfare Support • SEND Care
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About Newfriars College
Newfriars College is a leading North Staffordshire Independent Specialist Day College dedicated to supporting young people aged 16–25 with learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional needs. The college offers a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment focused on:
- Personal growth
- Skill development
- Community involvement
- Employability
When you join the Newfriars team, you become part of an organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and transforming the lives of young learners.
Role Overview: Welfare and Care Assistant
As a Welfare and Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students’ personal, physical, and educational needs. Your support enables students to learn, grow, and engage actively in classroom and community activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, professional personal care (feeding, hygiene, mobility support).
- Support teachers in delivering lessons, activities, and learning plans.
- Assist students in community activities, vocational sessions, and work placements.
- Support wheelchair users and ensure safe movement across campus and off-site.
- Communicate effectively with families, teachers, and support staff.
- Promote independence, communication, confidence, and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with healthcare staff, therapists, and external agencies.
This is more than a job — it’s a career path that allows you to directly impact young lives every day.
Skills & Qualifications
No formal degree is required. Ideal candidates will have:
- Confidence working with SEND learners (or willingness to learn)
- Strong interest in education, care, and welfare
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Understanding of safeguarding and best care practices
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There is no need for a formal degree, but successful candidates will show:
• Be confident working with or willing to learn about young people with SEND
• A strong desire to work in education and welfare support
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to a variety of tasks
• A commitment to best practices in care and safeguarding
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Why should you go to Newfriars College?
• Join a caring, active team that is dedicated to helping young people grow
• Get access to specialised resources and training
• Get experience in SEND care, teaching support, and welfare roles, which are highly valued in the job markets of the UK, Pakistan, and the USA.
• Help learners and their families have life-changing opportunities.The Shaw Education Trust owns Newfriars College. This group works to make sure that every student reaches their full potential. Professional growth opportunities, support for staff health and well-being, and a culture of working together are all good things for staff.
Pay and benefits
Newfriars College employees get a lot of great benefits, such as:
• Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff
• A lot of vacation time (37 days, going up to 39 days after 5 years)
• Access to the Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• The DiscountForTeachers scheme gives you exclusive discounts with top UK brands
• Free eye tests and a cycle-to-work scheme
• The Institute of Education offers ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Pay: £10,613 to £10,779 a year (Pending pay award)
Career Growth and Development
This job is a great place for people who want to get better at:
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
• Welfare and Care Assistance
• Teaching Assistant Jobs in the UK
• Care Support Jobs Abroad Jobs in the US and Pakistan
You can use the skills you learn here in healthcare, education, and community work.
How to Apply Are you interested in this job?
You can apply through Teaching Vacancies – GOV.UK or go to our CareerConnectly job portal to look for other jobs like this one.
Make sure your application shows how you have worked with SEND students, how well you work with others, and how much you care about the well-being of your students.
In conclusion
If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people, this Welfare and Care Assistant job at Newfriars College in Stoke-on-Trent is a great opportunity. This job offers training, growth, and the chance to change lives, whether you live in the UK and want to work in welfare in Pakistan or want to work in education support in the US.
Apply now and start on the path to a career that will make a difference and be satisfying.