School Care Assistant: Support Pupils’ Wellbeing & Learning

Eteach International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Glen Hills Primary School in Leicester is seeking a caring School Care Assistant to support pupils with wellbeing and personal care, alongside school activities. The role emphasises safeguarding, confidentiality and building trusting relationships in a busy primary setting.

The post involves assisting with personal care, meal times and basic medical needs, with opportunities for training and professional development within a supportive staff team.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and passionate about supporting children.
• Experience of working with children or individuals with care needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Flexible, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with personal care, hygiene and wellbeing needs.
• Assisting with medication administration and basic medical support after training.
• Supporting children during lunch and break times.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social interaction.
• Providing reading support and helping pupils engage in school activities.
• Organising resources and helping maintain safe, welcoming learning environments.
• Supporting with general school duties including lost property, displays, library organisation and administrative tasks where appropriate.
• Providing first aid support as required.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Teamwork

Flexible

Organisation

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Relationship-building

Job description

Glen Hills Primary School in Leicester is seeking a caring School Care Assistant to support pupils with wellbeing and personal care, alongside school activities. The role emphasises safeguarding, confidentiality and building trusting relationships in a busy primary setting.

The post involves assisting with personal care, meal times and basic medical needs, with opportunities for training and professional development within a supportive staff team.