SEN Personal Care Assistant Within Schools

Personal Care Assistant within School Setting

Salford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start | Competitive salary

Teaching Personnel are seeking caring and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to support students aged 11-19 within a specialist secondary setting in Salford.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. The provision is known for its excellent facilities, supportive staff team, and person-centred approach to helping students develop independence and life skills.

The Role

• Providing personal and intimate care support
• Assisting students during lessons and learning activities
• Supporting communication, behaviour, and social development
• Promoting independence and wellbeing
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
• Ensuring students remain safe, engaged, and supported throughout the school day

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or adults with SEND or care needs
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and career goals
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Rewarding roles that make a genuine difference in young people's lives

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working within a highly supportive specialist environment.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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