Carer

Hall Park Academy; Radcliffe on Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction

Supportive teams

CPD program

My Contribution appraisal

Recognition events

Job summary

Redhill Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Carer to support a student at South Nottinghamshire Academy. The role involves providing communication, personal care, mobility and emotional support during the school day, closely liaising with SENDCo and teaching staff.

The position offers part-time hours (32.5 per week) during term time, with career development through CPD and opportunities for professional growth within the Trust. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as described in the role.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Comfort with personal care, mobility support and therapeutic programmes while upholding dignity and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication, personal care, mobility and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Assist with EHCP outcomes and use specialist communication tools where appropriate; support physiotherapy and personal care programmes; promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Carer - South Nottinghamshire Academy

Redhill Academy Trust pay scale Band 6 Scale points 29 - 32

Actual salary: £18,907 - £20,048 per annum (Full Time Equivalent: £25,467 - £27,004)

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00 - 15:00) - Part time, Permanent, Term time only.

Required from as soon as possible

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in a young person's life? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Carer to provide specialist support to a student, helping them to thrive both academically and socially within a mainstream school environment.

About You…

You will be a caring, patient, and resilient individual who is committed to supporting young people to achieve their full potential. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an empathetic approach, and a genuine desire to promote independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. Experience in supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable, and you will be comfortable assisting with personal care, mobility support, and therapeutic programmes whilst maintaining the highest standards of dignity, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

What We Can Offer…

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our 'My Contribution' scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development?offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high‑performing schools in the region.

Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

Your role…

As a Carer, you will play a vital role in supporting a student to access all aspects of school life. Working closely with the SENDCo, Lead Communication Partner, teaching staff, parents, and external professionals, you will provide communication, personal care, mobility, and emotional support throughout the school day. You will help implement EHCP outcomes, facilitate the use of specialist communication tools, support physiotherapy and personal care programmes, and encourage the student's independence, social inclusion, and emotional wellbeing. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to have a direct and lasting impact on a young person's educational journey and quality of life.

For further details regarding this post please contact Emma Punter, Operations Manager on 0115 911 0091 / [e-mail].

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.

• Carer-JD-SNA.pdf