Care Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Emerson's Green is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to join the team at Blackhorse Primary School. The successful candidate will support children in their learning, particularly those with additional needs, and be a positive influence in their development. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about education, offering a supportive work environment and professional growth opportunities. Hours are flexible, with a focus on being part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Generous leave entitlement

Pension packages

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference to all children.
• Recent experience of working as part of an effective team.
• Fluency in spoken English as per the Immigration Act.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a school environment.
• Adapt practice to ensure effective learning.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and families.

Skills

Experience of supporting children

Experience of working with children with SEND

Ability to adapt practice for effective learning

Building strong relationships

Reflective practitioner

Job description

Join our Team as a part-time Care Assistant at Blackhorse Primary School in Emerson's Green! Start Date: As soon as possible. Salary: Grade 13, £24,796 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £15,445.36 p.a.). Contract: Fixed Term until 31/01/2027, linked to time-limited external funding. Hours: 27.5 per week (Monday to Friday), term time only, excluding INSET days (38 weeks). The closing date for applications: 09/01/2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on: 14/01/2026.

The Role:

Are you ready for an exciting journey in education, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and resourceful Care Assistant. The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about making a difference to all children
• Have experience of supporting children, ideally within a pre‑school, school or classroom environment
• Have experience of working with children with SEND and specifically neurodivergence
• Be aspirational for every child and believe that all pupils can learn – even if they haven’t learnt something yet
• Be flexible and able to adapt their practice to support effective learning
• Demonstrate recent experience of working as part of an effective and flexible team
• Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children, and families
• Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and continually improve

Please refer to the candidate information pack for further information about this role.

Fluency Duty

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The School and Trust

Blackhorse Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. We firmly believe in the transformative potential of education to enrich lives and foster joy. With a steadfast commitment to ongoing development and meaningful experiences, we nurture personal growth and pave the way for success in every aspect of life. Central to our ethos is collaboration; as a family of schools, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and mutual support among our staff, fostering a culture of shared learning and collective advancement. We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

We can offer you

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard‑working staff team.
• Professional Growth: Staff development and CPD opportunities, including various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Pathways for Progression: Numerous opportunities for career advancement within a network of 14 schools.
• Employee Wellbeing: Annual staff survey, Wellbeing Committees, and generous leave entitlement.
• Financial Benefits: Pension packages for teaching and support staff, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform.

School Visits

If you would like a visit to the Resource Base please contact the school office.

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post, please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

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