Personal Care Assistant

Brays School; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

FET HUB benefits

Paid Health Cash Plan for employee and

dependent children

Staff voice

Induction and probation support

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Reward Gateway discounts

Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing package

Rewards and awards

Job summary

Brays School is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with diverse needs. The role involves helping with personal care, dressing, feeding, and medicines, under supervision, and following individual care plans. You will contribute to a safe and supportive environment and maintain accurate care records.

The Trust offers a range of employee benefits and a structured induction, with interview planned after the closing date. This post is Term Time Only.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care, with safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals.
• Proven record-keeping and reporting changes to staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Toileting and dressing.
• Administer medicines as directed.
• Assist with feeding and monitor intake.
• Support moving and handling safely.
• Support students with daily routines and activities.
• Follow individual care plans and healthcare instructions.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable environment for students.
• Maintain and report care records and changes to staff.
• Provide emotional support and respond to behavioural needs.

Skills

Personal care

Medication admin

Record keeping

Daily living support

Job description

Role : Personal Care Assistant

Salary Range: Grade D £25,712 - £27,818 FTE. Actual salary £4,544.42 - £4,916.65 per annum

Location: Brays School, Brays Rd, Birmingham, B26 1NS

Contract: Part time / Term Time Only

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Job Overview:

At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission - empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Care Assistant to join Brays School.

Brays specialises in the education of primary-aged pupils with a range of diagnosis. Brays School supports children with a range of physical, learning, and sensory needs. We have high standards of teaching and learning, and we committed to ensure creative and meaningful opportunities are at the centre of our practice.

In your role of Personal Care Assistant, you will have the chance to make a positive impact on our pupils by supporting our young people to gain an independence in managing their hygiene and personal care.

The successful candidate will support pupils in:

• Toileting
• Dressing
• Administrating medicine
• Feeding - Monitoring and assisting with eating and drinking, if necessary
• Moving and handling
• Helping students with their daily routines and activities
• Implementing and following individual care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals
• Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for the students
• Maintaining records of the care provided and reporting any changes or issues to the appropriate staff
• Being attentive to the students' emotional and behavioural needs, providing comfort and support when required

Benefits:

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner
• Staff voice - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and a supportive appraisal system
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• Learning and development - including online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellbeing package and family friendly policies
• Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2 November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 5 November 2026