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Transitions Foster Carer – Teaching Assistant
Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Teaching Assistants)
Location: Rossendale
Salary: ÂŁ50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Education Support / Care / Wellbeing
Are you a Teaching Assistant ready 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 near Haslingden and Rossendale to 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:
- ÂŁ50,000 annual support package
- Weekly fostering allowance up to ÂŁ258.79 (approx. ÂŁ13,453 per year)
- Additional allowances (up to ÂŁ1,035) 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 a Teaching 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 near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore becoming a Transitions Foster Carer, we’d love to hear from you.
