Personal Care Assistant - Elm Tree Primary Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary Academy is seeking a committed Personal Care Assistant to support autistic pupils. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to grow with the school as it expands, with supportive staff and continuous professional development. Interested candidates should apply through the provided link.

Benefits

Commitment to continuing professional development

Supportive and hardworking staff team

Flexible working options

Pluxee benefits package

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and motivation to provide personal care.
• Willingness to support children's outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational and personal needs of autistic pupils.
• Work as part of a small team to foster positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience working with autistic pupils

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Positivity

Job description

Start Date 01/09/2025

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs.

Phase 1 opened in September 2022 with a Reception class and Y1 class and Phase 2 will open as a brand new build in September 2023 in Friar Park Road Wednesbury.

This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Personal Care Assistant. The position will allow the successful candidate to be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches its full capacity by September 2025

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child
• Have experience of working with autistic pupils
• Are energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team
• Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidates:

• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A supportive and hardworking staff team
• Pluxee benefits package
• Happy to discuss flexible working

If you would like more information and would like to apply, please follow this link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2025-ETPA-18613

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Hours

31 hours, Term Time only + 5 days

Grade

Band B SCP 3-4 £24,027 - £24,404 FTE (Actual Salary £17,962 - £18,244) + SEN Allowance £1491 per annum.

Location

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

06/07/2025