Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

TeacherActive Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a supportive mainstream school in Derby that is committed to inclusion and pupil wellbeing. The SEND Teaching Assistant will provide classroom and individual support, assist pupils with their learning and deliver personal care sensitively and respectfully when required.

The role is five days per week, on-site, with a long-term path that could lead to permanent employment. You’ll receive CPD opportunities and dedicated consultant support throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience or confidence providing personal care.
• Ability to work effectively on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Availability to work five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support.
• Assist pupils with their learning.
• Deliver personal care when required.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Personal care

Patient and resilient

Education

Level 2/Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd


• Salary: £95 to £110 a day


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: DE23


• Working pattern: On-site


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 5 Oct 2026


• Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive mainstream school in Derby that is committed to inclusion and providing pupils with a safe, positive learning environment. The school has a welcoming staff team and places a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, independence and development.

The school is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant for five days per week on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to become permanent. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide classroom and individual support, assist pupils with their learning and deliver personal care sensitively and respectfully when required.

Requirements

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable


• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND


• Experience or confidence providing personal care


• The ability to work effectively on a one-to-one and small-group basis


• A patient, caring and resilient approach


• Availability to work five days per week

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process


• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel


• Market-leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme, receive up to £200 when you refer a friend, terms and conditions apply


• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.