Compassionate Personal Care Assistant — Special Needs School

Woodlands School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands School in Plymouth is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our compassionate team. You will support pupils with complex physical, sensory and medical needs, providing care with dignity and respect throughout the day.

This active, hands-on role includes helping with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and safeguarding, with full training provided. You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to enable pupils to thrive in a modern, adapted environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to pupils
• Ability to follow training and guidance
• Good communication with pupils, families and staff

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity, respect and sensitivity
• Support pupils using communication tools, including sign language and communication aids
• Assist with postural changes and moving pupils safely
• Help with feeding and using specialist feeding equipment
• Supervise pupils during meals and playtimes in a safe environment
• Maintain a clean, hygienic dining and learning environment
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Skills

Caring attitude

Patience

Team player

Strong communicator

Job description

Woodlands School in Plymouth is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our compassionate team. You will support pupils with complex physical, sensory and medical needs, providing care with dignity and respect throughout the day.

This active, hands-on role includes helping with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and safeguarding, with full training provided. You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to enable pupils to thrive in a modern, adapted environment.