Learning Support and Personal Care Support Assistant x 2 Posts, 32.5 hpw (Term Time Only) (Bold[...]

South Tyneside Council; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking two Learning Support and Personal Care Support Assistants for Boldon School, dedicated to supporting a student with physical disabilities. This is a term-time only, fixed-term role focused on providing personal care and educational support under the guidance of SENDCo.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally those with Additional Needs.
• Ability to communicate with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intimate personal care including toileting, feeding and mobility support.
• Support a specific student with a physical disability under guidance.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Ability to assist with personal care

Job description

Learning Support and Personal Care Support Assistant x 2 Posts, 32.5 hpw (Term Time Only)

(Boldon School)

£25,183 pa pro rata (Actual salary = £18,760 pa)



Fixed term contract to be reviewed annually



Required from September



We are looking for talented, enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support and Personal Care Assistants who have a passion to support to a specific student with a physical disability. This is a temporary post to provide specific support to a named student whilst they attend Boldon School. The need for the role and support will be reviewed on a regular basis. You will be assisting with intimate personal care, including providing assistance and support with toileting, feeding and mobility support for a student with a physical disability or medical needs, under the guidance and direction of the SENDCo.



The successful applicant will have experience of working with young people, ideally with experience of working with young people with Additional Needs and will have the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences in a number of different ways.



We encourage anyone interested to get in touch with the SENDCo, to discuss the role and arrange a visit. Please contact Miss Nicola Korn at [e-mail]



Please see Job Description / Person Specification for further details.



Boldon School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.



Please see our Safeguardingand Child ProtectionPolicy on Boldon School website.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - SEPT 24.docx

https://boldonschool.com/about-us/safeguarding/



In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.



To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants



Anyone interested in this post should complete an application form outlining their skills and experience. The Application form and be found saved in ‘Supporting Document’s.



Completed Application forms should be returned to Mrs J Routledge at [e-mail]



We will acknowledge receipt of your application but if you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you can presume that your application has been unsuccessful. Should this be the case we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in the post and wish you every success for the future.



Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025 – 9.00am



Interview date: TBC