Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant

Permanent

Term Time Only

Grade 5 – Scale Points 15 - 22

Pro-rated salary £23,887 - £26,947

(Full time Equivalent – £27,803 - £31,364)

Salary will be pro-rated based on the number of hours and weeks worked per year

National Church of England Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well organised, enthusiastic, compassionate and patient Personal Care Assistant who can work effectively as part of a team whilst providing dedicated personal care to a student and support to other students when required.

The ideal candidate will be motivated and have the knowledge of procedures to provide personal care and support to children and young people particularly for a student with significant and ongoing medical conditions. In addition, the candidate will attend to the social and personal care needs of the designated student and supervise and support students to ensure their safety and access to learning.

Establish a good relationship with students, be a role model, and aware of their needs and how to respond appropriately. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of the students and encourage other students to interact with them.

You will be expected to follow academy policies closely and display a practical knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Previous experience of personal care work with children is essential and we will provide you with a full suite of training including an induction, safeguarding training and training specific to the needs of the student.

More information on this role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our academy ethos, ‘Life in all its fullness’, underlines our commitment to the education of the whole of the child, with the development of our students’ character and cultural capital as important as their academic progress. Committed to the wellbeing of our students and staff alike, we pride ourselves on our duty of care to both. Our finance team is integral to the operation of our academy and the contribution they make to our community is key to ensuring we contribute to that ethos.

In return the successful candidate will be offered the following career and development opportunities:

• A thorough package of induction and support;

• Excellent CPD provision within the Academy;

• A staff well-being package.

Applicants should apply via the TES website and follow the guidance notes provided. For further information please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd June, 12 noon, unless we receive a suitable applicant in advance of that in which case we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 10th June 2024.

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils.  Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike.  They are:

·        Integrity - we do the right thing

·        Wisdom - we think deeply

·        Kindness - we care about each other

·        Collaboration - we are better together

·        Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.