Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

TeacherActive Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a supportive mainstream school in Derby to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant for five days per week on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to become permanent. You will provide classroom and individual support, assist pupils with learning and deliver personal care when required.

The successful candidate will have a Level 2/3 TA qualification, SEND experience, and the ability to work one-to-one or in small groups, demonstrating a patient and resilient approach to

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience or confidence providing personal care.
• Able to work one-to-one and in small groups.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Available to work five days per week.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEND support

Personal care experience

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Patience & resilience

Full-time availability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school environment?

Are you comfortable providing personal care when required?

Would you like to join a supportive school on a full-time, five-day-per-week basis?

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.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• 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

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.