Personal Care Assistant

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bristol is seeking Personal Care Assistants to work with students with physical disabilities and additional learning needs. The role involves supporting students to become as independent as possible within a supportive team. Ideal candidates should possess a good sense of humour and energy. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students to be as independent as possible.
• Ability to engage students with a good sense of humour and energy.

Responsibilities

• Join the supportive multi-professional team at Claremont School.
• Work with students with physical disabilities and learning needs.

Job description

Contract

Fixed term, 31 August 2027

Schedule

Monday Friday 10.00‑2.00 Term Time only (25hrs) Salary Approx £14,428

Monday - Friday 9.00 - 2.00 Term time only (30hrs) Salary Approx £17,310

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Role Overview

We are looking for Personal Care Assistants to join our staff team at Claremont School. Claremont School works in a supportive multi‑professional team approach, with the student at the centre of everything we do. You will have a good sense of humour and plenty of energy to engage students.

You will be committed to supporting students, in all areas, to be as independent as possible.

Location

Claremont School is located in North Bristol, across 2 sites. Staff have the honour of working with the most amazing students with physical disabilities and a range of additional and/or associated learning needs, sensory impairment, and health needs, aged 2 to 19 years.

Professional Development

You will have excellent professional development opportunities linked to Appraisal and CDP.

Application Details

Closing Date 10th November 2025

Interview W/C 19th November 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Claremont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Claremont School we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and surrounding areas we work with. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. An online search will be completed as part of the shortlisting process, and there will be an opportunity to address any issues of concern that arise during the search at the interview.