Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Westdale Junior School is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support pupils by meeting their physical needs and assisting with learning activities. The role is crucial in ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of the children while fostering their talents. Joining a community that values hard work and kindness, the successful candidate will have a vital impact on the lives of children.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist pupils with physical needs and support learning activities.
• Experience in safeguarding young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to pupils by supporting their physical needs and implementing learning activities.
• Ensure the safeguarding of young people by implementing Child Protection policies.

Skills

Child Protection

Safeguarding

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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 that we can be, with staff and students embodying our "Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Pride" ethos. At the heart of our learning community is the belief that every child matters and that every child will succeed. Our students develop into successful, happy, and confident young people who make a positive contribution to the local community and beyond.

We cherish our staff as our most valuable resource in ensuring all students succeed in their journey through our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop our students’ talents and aspirations. Consequently, we heavily invest in both the professional learning and wellbeing of all our staff.

Your main responsibilities within this role will be:

1. Provide assistance to pupils by supporting their physical needs and implementing learning activities under the supervision of the class teacher.
2. Ensure the safeguarding of young people by implementing Child Protection and other safeguarding policies.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.