Welfare and Personal Care Assistant

Bardwell School; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gallery Trust in England is seeking a Welfare and Personal Care Assistant to support pupils with special needs. The role runs term-time only, 10:30-2:30, Monday to Friday, and focuses on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

You will help deliver creative learning, assist with personal care, and work with a dedicated team, under trained staff. Previous special school experience not essential but alignment with our values is required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English or suitable equivalent experience
• Understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to work flexibly, throughout the whole school, meeting the needs of pupils in a range of contexts.
• The ability to communicate, both orally and in written form, with a range of parties including parents, teachers and classroom support assistants and para-medical staff.
• The ability to lift manually and with any hoist equipment provided (after training).
• The ability to feed and supervise young people (after training).
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training and to attend to the medical, first aid and personal needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of creative learning that motivates pupils and helps them achieve.
• Aid welfare and personal care of pupils and young people with diverse needs.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to support pupils across the school.
• Engage with parents, teachers and classroom support staff to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

First Aid

Learning Support

Self-evaluation

Education

Level 2 GCSE Maths & English

Job description

A Welfare and Personal Care Assistant role is rewarding, exciting and challenging, we are lookign for someone to join our team 10:30-2:30, Monday-Friday (term time only).

We have high aspirations and expectations for all our pupils and in turn this leads to high expectations of our staff. Welfare and Personal Care Assistants aid the delivery of creative learning that motivates our pupils and supports them to achieve.

All aspects of the role and responsibilities are focused on having an impact on the children and young adults at our school.

Some examples of our expectations include:

• To be able to demonstrate empathy with young people who have a range of learning and physical needs.
• An understanding of equal opportunities and high expectations for all pupils and students.
• To have a sense of humour and to be able to work as part of a dedicated team.
• If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our values, which can be found on our website.

About you

• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English or suitable equivalent experience
• Understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to work flexibly, throughout the whole school, meeting the needs of pupils in a range of contexts.
• The ability to communicate, both orally and in written form, with a range of parties including parents, teachers and classroom support assistants and para-medical staff.
• The ability to lift manually and with any hoist equipment provided (after training).
• The ability to feed and supervise young people (after training).
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training and to attend to the medical, first aid and personal needs of pupils.

At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at [e-mail] or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.