SEN School Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant – Bolton

Full-Time and Term Time Only |  September Start

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Personal Care Assistant to support pupils aged 11–19 in a specialist school setting in Bolton.

You will work with students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and complex communication needs. The school offers a supportive and nurturing environment focused on helping every pupil reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene assistance.
• Support pupils with mobility and physical needs.
• Assist students in accessing learning activities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual pupil needs.

Requirements

• Experience in care, support work, SEND, healthcare, or education is desirable.
• A compassionate, patient, and reliable approach.
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs and personal care requirements.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, apply today through Teaching Personnel.

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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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