Compassionate Personal Care Assistant - Flexible SEND Roles

Vision For Education Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Regular day-to-day/short-term/longterm

Pension contributions

SEND-focused CPD

Dedicated SEND consultant support

Opportunities across specialist sites

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting Personal Care Assistants to support pupils across The Ascent Academies’ Trust in Harrogate and North Yorkshire. The role covers day-to-day welfare, dignity and care for students aged 2 to 19, with shifts between 9am and 3pm or similar patterns.

We welcome applicants who are warm, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Training and support are provided within a specialist education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults in care, school or similar setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patient, caring and positive approach.
• Experience in specialist schools or SEND settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with welfare, dignity and care in daily school life.
• Assist with day-to-day needs including toileting and hygiene management.
• Assist with manual handling as required and per training.
• Work with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality personal care.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Patience and warmth

Job description

Vision for Education is recruiting Personal Care Assistants to support pupils across The Ascent Academies’ Trust in Harrogate and North Yorkshire. The role covers day-to-day welfare, dignity and care for students aged 2 to 19, with shifts between 9am and 3pm or similar patterns.

We welcome applicants who are warm, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Training and support are provided within a specialist education environment.