Personal Care Assistant - The Ascent Academies' Trust

Vision For Education Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Regular day-to-day/short-term/longterm

Pension contributions

SEND-focused CPD

Dedicated SEND consultant support

Opportunities across specialist sites

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting Personal Care Assistants to support pupils across The Ascent Academies’ Trust in Harrogate and North Yorkshire. The role covers day-to-day welfare, dignity and care for students aged 2 to 19, with shifts between 9am and 3pm or similar patterns.

We welcome applicants who are warm, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Training and support are provided within a specialist education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults in care, school or similar setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patient, caring and positive approach.
• Experience in specialist schools or SEND settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with welfare, dignity and care in daily school life.
• Assist with day-to-day needs including toileting and hygiene management.
• Assist with manual handling as required and per training.
• Work with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality personal care.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Patience and warmth

Job description

Personal Care Assistant – The Ascent Academies’ Trust

Harrogate

Full time, part time, permanent or temporary

Various flexible working arrangements between 9am and 3pm, 10am and 2pm or similar.

Vision for Education is proud to be the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for The Ascent Academies’ Trust and is looking for enthusiastic, caring and adaptable Personal Care Assistants to work across the Trust's specialist academies in Harrogate and North Yorkshire.

As the Trust's exclusive provider of supply staffing, we can offer regular day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities throughout the academic year.

Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching or Care Assistant, looking to move into specialist education or searching for a flexible role around home life / school run where you can make a real difference - registering with Vision for Education gives you direct access to opportunities across The Ascent Academies’ Trust.

The Ascent Academies’ Trust provides specialist education for children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working within the Trust, you'll play an important role in supporting pupils' welfare, comfort, dignity and care.

The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day to day running of school assisting students aged between 2 and 19 years with support of their day-to-day welfare needs, including toileting and hygiene management.

Assistance with manual handling (subject to training) or specialised physical care as outlined in EHCPs may also be required

Working at Springwater Academy, part of The Ascent Academies' Trust you will be part of a busy and welcoming staff team, all of whom have young peoples' needs at the heart of all that they do.

Together with Teachers, Teaching Assistants and other Academy support staff, you will provide high-quality personal care support to children and young people with a range of complex needs.

To be successful in this role you will need to enjoy a busy working environment, be warm, engaging and able to build positive relationships with both staff and the students in your care. You will share a firm commitment to providing supportive, dignified and positive experiences for all, whilst carefully meeting individual needs.

Requirements

To be considered for a Personal Care Assistant role, you will need:

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults within care, a school or similar setting
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• The confidence to support pupils with a range of individual needs

Previous experience within a specialist school, provision or care service is desirable, but not always essential.

What We Offer

When you join Vision for Education, you'll benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay through the PAYE system
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
• Regular day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities across The Ascent Academies’ Trust
• Pension contributions
• Access to SEND-focused CPD and professional development
• Support from a dedicated local SEND consultant
• Opportunities to develop your experience across a range of specialist settings
• Social and networking events

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency and proud to be the Managed Service Provider for The Ascent Academies’ Trust, supporting the Trust with Teachers and Support Staff for day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.

As part of The Edwin Group, we're committed to developing outstanding educators and helping schools access exceptional staff. We're proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff registered with us undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation and welcome applications from all sections of the community.