Care Assistant

Grade 2
Fixed Term
Part Time - Term Time Only
July 2027
31.25
Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, NG18 4JW
Closing Date
09 July 2026 12:00

Head Teacher – Ben Trenowden (Number on roll – 460) 

Are you enthusiastic, caring and hard-working?
Do you have experience of, or passion for, supporting pupils with additional needs?
Do you demonstrate high standards of organisation and care in your work?
Are you willing to make a wider contribution to the life of the school?
If the answer is yes, you may be the person we are looking for! 

The Governors of Berry Hill Primary & Nursery are seeking to appoint an excellent part-time Care Assistant. To meet the needs of a group of lovely young children who need additional support, we operate a hub model where a small and supportive team help deliver a very bespoke curriculum. 

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a calm, caring and patient individual;
  • Want to be part of the wider life of school;
  • Be nurturing, have a great work-ethic and a positive outlook;
  • Have great communication skills, a good sense of humour and will want to contribute to being part of a happy and supportive team.

At Berry Hill we have:

  • Friendly, well-behaved children, who enjoy coming to school;
  • Opportunities for everyone to contribute their ideas and have a voice;
  • A long-term commitment to teamwork in a supportive environment;
  • A commitment to all our children to enable them to reach their potential;
  • The scope to develop within school.

We are a 2-form entry primary school with 450 pupils on role, located in a warm and inviting community.  We are proud of our school's simple ethos: "Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave".  We believe that these values help us to create a positive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.  Please telephone the school office on 01623 478477 to arrange.  Further details and application form are available from the school’s Office Manager at Office@berryhill.notts.sch.uk or from the school website https://www.berryhillprimary.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th July 2026 midday
Shortlisting:  10th July 2026 3:00pm
Interviews: Thursday 16th July 2026

• 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.