Personal Care Assistant

Fixed Term
Full Time - Term Time Only
1 Year
Bramcote Hills Primary School, Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GE
NJC Grade 2 Salary £13,100pa (Equated Salary)

The Governors of Bramcote Hills Primary School wish to appoint a suitable person to the position of Full Time Care Assistant.

The school is admitting a number of pupils with specific needs and we are determined to make their school experience positive, ensuring they are well supported.

The successful person will be working as part of our Early Years or KS1 team.

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Work as part of a team to assist pupils specifically in relation to practical support and identified physical needs
  • Offer personal hygiene support (including toileting)
  • Provide practical and personal assistance to pupils with identified physical and emotional needs
  • Provide general support in the classroom both indoors and outdoors
  • Provide lunchtime support and assistance to pupils
  • Use their initiative to solve problems
  • Follow school policies closely
  • Display a practical knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Experience with working with partially sighted children and/or children with autism would be an advantage but not essential

 In return, we can provide:

  • Fantastic children
  • A supportive and talented staff team
  • A first rate induction process
  • Opportunities to work in collaboration with other local schools and the George Spencer Teaching School Alliance
  • A leadership team with an unwavering commitment to school improvement

Applicants are warmly invited to arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 0115 9179226 or via office@bramcotehills.notts.sch.uk . Application information and forms can be obtained from school office@bramcotehills.notts.sch.uk or downloaded from our website www.bramcotehills.org in the Vacancies section.

The closing date is 12:00 midday, Friday 5th July.

All appointments will be subject to successful DBS, qualifications, reference and identity checks.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.