Care Assistant

Novaeducationtrust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Westdale Junior School is looking for a motivated Care Assistant to support pupils' physical needs and learning activities. The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and the ability to develop students' talents. This fixed-term position offers 32.5 hours per week, ensuring a positive school experience for young learners.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist pupils with physical needs.
• Experience in supporting learning activities.
• Understanding of Child Protection and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their physical needs.
• Assist with learning activities under class teacher supervision.
• Ensure safeguarding of young people.

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Care Assistant
Salary: Scale, Point 1-3 £23,557 to £24,027 pro-rata per annum (£17,767-£18,121 actual per annum)
Contract: Fixed term until 27th July 2026, term time only
Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Closing date: Thursday 26th June 2025 at 9am

Westdale Junior School has an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Care Assistant.

At Westdale Junior School, we strive as a school community to be the very best we can be, with staff and students embodying our Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Pride ethos. We believe every child matters and that each will succeed. Our students develop into successful, happy, and confident young people who make positive contributions to the community and beyond.

We value our staff as our most important resource in supporting student success. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop students’ talents and aspirations. We invest heavily in professional development and staff wellbeing.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their physical needs and assisting with learning activities under the supervision of the class teacher.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of young people by following Child Protection and safeguarding policies.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.