Transitions Foster Carer - Teaching Assistant, Rawtenstall

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Transitions Foster Carer - Teaching Assistant

Job Title:Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Teaching Assistants)
Location:Rossendale
Salary:£50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type:Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector:Children&Families / Education Support / Care / Wellbeing

To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years of age or over
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK

Important - Visa Status

We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:

• EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
• Graduate visas
• Skilled Worker visas
• Student visas
• Health&Care Worker visas
• Spouse Visa
• Any other temporary or time-limited visa

Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed

Are you aTeaching Assistantready to take your skills beyond the classroom?
You already support children's learning, development, and wellbeing - now you can use those same skills to provide a stable, nurturing home for a young person transitioning from residential care or other high-support settings.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals nearHaslingden and Rossendaleto become foster carers for children and young people who are already settled in their communities but need consistency, care, and guidance to continue thriving.
Your experience supporting children's growth and building positive relationships equips you to make a lasting difference.

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting young people aged 11-18 as they transition from residential care into a family environment. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are now ready to build confidence, independence, and stability with consistent support.

You'll welcome a child or young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your family - with comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and professional guidance every step of the way.

We're Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant or in education support roles
• Can offer a full-time, stable, and nurturing home environment
• Have a spare bedroom
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Are open to training, teamwork, and ongoing professional development
• Ideally don't have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)

What You'll Receive

Financial Support:

• £50,000 annual support package
• Weekly fostering allowance up to£258.79 (approx.£13,453 per year)
• Additional allowances (up to£1,035) for birthdays, holidays, and Christmas

Support&Development:

• Personal support from a Foster Wales Flintshire team member
• Access to a dedicated"buddy"carer for hands-on help
• Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care)
• Peer support and well-being groups

Other Benefits:

• 50% discount on Council Tax
• Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide
• Membership to The Fostering Network
• Access to the Mockingbird family model (where available)
• Recognition through the CareFriends rewards app

Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire?

We're not a private agency - we're your local authority fostering team. Every decision and every penny is used directly to support children and carers.

As aTeaching Assistant, you already bring patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships. With our training and support, you can help a young person thrive in a stable, nurturing environment while making a profound difference in your own life.

Apply Now

You've already supported children's learning and development - now help a young person find stability, security, and belonging.

If you live nearHaslingden or Rossendaleand want to explore becoming aTransitions Foster Carer, we'd love to hear from you.