Student Care & Personal Support Assistant

Senploy; Batley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker School in Batley, United Kingdom, invites applications for a role supporting children with ASC/SEMH needs aged 5-13. You will work within a caring team to deliver personal care, learning support and inclusive practices, contributing to a safe, structured classroom environment.

You will help develop personal care plans, assist with daily routines, monitor progress and liaise with families, while adhering to safeguarding and child-protection standards.

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education, including proven numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience of working with children in a learning environment or nursery setting.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their individual personal care programmes throughout the school day, including personal hygiene, toileting, continence support, eating and drinking
• Assist pupils with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting, including nappy changes
• Provide practical assistance with other identified physical needs, including dressing and mealtimes
• Maintain and clean personal care equipment, materials and clothing as required
• Monitor and replenish toiletry supplies
• Provide personal assistance to identified pupils during physical and practical activities, including physical education, cookery, school trips and therapeutic activities organised by the school
• Maintain accurate records relating to personal care in conjunction with the appropriate teacher
• Work in cooperation with other key workers involved in supporting pupils' educational and healthcare needs under the guidance of the class teacher or Deputy Headteacher
• Liaise with parents and carers to ensure continuity of care
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging positive interaction and engagement in teacher-led activities

Skills

Child development

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

General education with numeracy and literacy

Job description

Becker School in Batley, United Kingdom, invites applications for a role supporting children with ASC/SEMH needs aged 5-13. You will work within a caring team to deliver personal care, learning support and inclusive practices, contributing to a safe, structured classroom environment.

You will help develop personal care plans, assist with daily routines, monitor progress and liaise with families, while adhering to safeguarding and child-protection standards.