Personal Care Assistant for SEND: Support & Independence

SGS; Patchway; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Job summary

SGS Pegasus School in Patchway is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support pupils with autism (4-19) during term time. The role is 25 hours per week, 9:30am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a permanent contract.

You will provide high-quality personal care, encourage independence, maintain records, and work with teachers to meet each pupil’s needs in a nurturing, safeguarding-focused environment. The post offers competitive local government pension and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care support, including toileting, nappy changing and hygiene routines where required
• Promote pupils' independence by encouraging self-care, communication and daily living skills
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help children feel secure and supported
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' individual needs
• Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in school life
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues regarding pupil wellbeing and progress
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive

Job description

SGS Pegasus School in Patchway is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support pupils with autism (4-19) during term time. The role is 25 hours per week, 9:30am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a permanent contract.

You will provide high-quality personal care, encourage independence, maintain records, and work with teachers to meet each pupil’s needs in a nurturing, safeguarding-focused environment. The post offers competitive local government pension and wellbeing support.