Special Needs Personal Care Assistant - Empower Pupils

Woodlands School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands School in Plymouth invites applications for dedicated Personal Care Assistants to support pupils with complex needs in a modern, fully adapted learning environment.

You will provide personal care with dignity, assist with feeding and mobility, support communication using sign language and aids, and uphold safeguarding and high standards of care. Full training is provided, and a warm, supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate with a supportive approach to pupils.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Emotionally resilient, flexible and committed to safeguarding.
• Willingness to learn; training provided, experience in special needs helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity.
• Support with feeding, mobility and posture as needed.
• Support pupils using communication tools and aids.
• Uphold safeguarding and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Be a team player committed to helping pupils thrive.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Resilience

Team player

Job description

Woodlands School in Plymouth invites applications for dedicated Personal Care Assistants to support pupils with complex needs in a modern, fully adapted learning environment.

You will provide personal care with dignity, assist with feeding and mobility, support communication using sign language and aids, and uphold safeguarding and high standards of care. Full training is provided, and a warm, supportive team awaits.