Job Description

SEN School Personal Care Assistant Part-Time and Full-Time Supply Cover

Location: Beckfoot Phoenix Primary Special School, Hazelbeck School

Contract: Part-time and full-time opportunities available

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join our specialist schools within the Beckfoot Trust. Beckfoot Phoenix Primary Special School and Hazelbeck School are inclusive settings committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will support pupils with additional needs in both their learning and personal care. Your role will include assisting with hygiene, mobility, and feeding, as well as supporting pupils social, emotional, and educational development. You will be trained in manual handling, hoist use, and the administration of medication where required, ensuring pupils safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.

A key aspect of this role is providing consistent, compassionate care while promoting independence and confidence for pupils with complex needs. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure that each pupil receives tailored support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care tasks, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility
• Use manual handling and hoist techniques safely following training and procedures
• Administer medication as required in line with school policy and training
• Support pupils learning and engagement in classroom activities
• Promote pupils independence, confidence, and social development
• Observe, monitor, and report on pupils wellbeing and progress
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to support personalised care and learning plans
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism

What We re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs in an educational or care setting
• Training in manual handling, hoist use, and administration of medication (or willingness to complete)
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, and a calm, consistent approach
• Ability to follow procedures and respond to individual pupil needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

How to Apply:
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