Personal Care Assistant

Academics; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support students with special educational needs in various schools. This full-time role involves providing personal care and assisting pupils to promote independence and wellbeing. Experience in SEN schools and a patient, empathetic attitude are essential. The position offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for long-term placements.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Long-term or temp-to-perm placements

Support from experienced SEN consultants

Flexibility in choosing days and schools

Dedicated support throughout placements

Refer a friend scheme with vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience working within a UK SEN school (essential).
• Experience providing personal care for children or young people (essential).
• Patient, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding.
• Assist pupils with physical and sensory needs throughout the school day.
• Support access to classroom learning and daily routines.
• Implement individual care and education plans under staff supervision.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and wellbeing for all pupils.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Excellent communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Teamwork skills

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - SEN Schools Doncaster

Academics, acting as an agency, are recruiting caring and committed Personal Care Assistants to work across a range of SEN schools in Doncaster. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, ideal for someone with experience supporting children or young people with additional and complex needs within an educational setting.

Position: Personal Care Assistant (Education Setting)
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, temporary (ongoing - potential temp to perm)
School: SEN schools across Doncaster
Pay: £88.94 - £100 per day (dependent upon experience, training, qualifications & client rate available, inclusive of holiday pay)

About the Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including communication difficulties, sensory needs, and physical or medical requirements. The role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and supporting pupils throughout the school day to ensure they can access learning in a safe and positive environment.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people across SEN schools in Doncaster.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support, including toileting, feeding, and changing where required.
• Assist pupils with physical and sensory needs throughout the school day.
• Support access to classroom learning and daily routines.
• Implement individual care and education plans under staff supervision.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN staff.
• Safeguard pupils and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 6 months' experience working within a UK SEN school (essential).
Experience providing personal care for children or young people (essential).
Patient, empathetic, and professional approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What Academics Offer

• Competitive daily pay between £88.94 - £100.
• Opportunities for long-term or temp-to-perm placements.
• Support from experienced SEN consultants who understand your needs.

We also offer:

• Flexibility - choose the days and schools that work for you.
• Immediate start, or a start date that fits your schedule.
• Dedicated support throughout all of your placements.
• Temp to perm contracts if you are seeking a permanent role.
• Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you are an experienced and compassionate Personal Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role within SEN schools in Doncaster, apply today with Academics and take the next step in your education career.

Apply now to join Academics as a Personal Care Assistant in Doncaster