Special Education Personal Care Assistant – Term-Time

TeacherActive Ltd

Swindon

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Personal Care Assistant for an OFSTED Outstanding specialist school in Swindon. You will work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time, providing essential personal care and supporting pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex needs.

You will assist with mobility, mealtimes and learning activities, while safeguarding and promoting independence. Training (manual handling, medication administration and feeding support) is provided to support your development.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications or training in Health and Social Care, SEND, moving and handling or personal care are desirable.
Proven hands-on experience providing personal care to children, young people or individuals with complex needs.
Experience in a specialist school, children's care setting, healthcare or disability support.
Understanding safeguarding, dignity, intimate care, mobility support and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

Provide essential hands-on personal care including intimate care and mobility support.
Support pupils with learning, development and wellbeing in classroom and therapeutic activities.
Assist with meals, hydration and communication while promoting independence and participation.
Undertake specialist training (manual handling, medication administration, feeding support) as required.