Term-Time School Personal Care Assistant

Milton School; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton School is seeking a caring Personal Care Assistant to support pupils with personal care needs during the school day. This is a rewarding role where you will help with comfort, dignity, and access to education.

Actual Salary £20,604 to £21,270, term time only plus 5 days. 8.30am to 3.30pm. Visits to the school are welcome; please contact Debbie Blaney the School Business Manager at [e-mail] or telephone [phone] to make arrangements.

Qualifications

• A kind, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work discreetly and professionally with children.
• Willingness to undertake training in personal care, manual handling, and safeguarding.
• Experience working with children or in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to pupils, including toileting, changing, and hygiene, in line with individual care plans
• Support pupils’ physical wellbeing while maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to ensure pupils’ needs are met
• Follow school policies on safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control
• Keep accurate records where required and communicate effectively with staff and parents/carers

Skills

Compassionate approach

Discretion with children

Willingness to train in personal care

Teamwork & communication

Experience with children (desirable)

Job description

Milton School is seeking a caring Personal Care Assistant to support pupils with personal care needs during the school day. This is a rewarding role where you will help with comfort, dignity, and access to education.

Actual Salary £20,604 to £21,270, term time only plus 5 days. 8.30am to 3.30pm. Visits to the school are welcome; please contact Debbie Blaney the School Business Manager at [e-mail] or telephone [phone] to make arrangements.