Job Title:
Personal Care Assistant
Pay Scale:
Grade 1, Point 2 (Actual salary £15740.84 per annum)
Hours:
Fixed term, part time
Closing Date:
9am on Thursday 5th December 2024
Interview Date:
Tuesday 10th December 2024
We are looking to appoint a Personal Care Assistant to provide high quality, supportive and effective care to children within our Nursery until the end of this academic year. This role is dependent upon the school receiving continued funding and the allocated children remaining on the roll at the school.
You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.
Alderman Pounder is a two-form entry infant and nursery school situated in Beeston/Chilwell, Nottinghamshire. We pride ourselves on making sure that every visitor and member of our school community feels that they belong and we celebrate diversity within our welcoming atmosphere.
We can offer you:
* A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school
* Work satisfaction, knowing you've made a difference every day
* Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step
* An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership
* The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning
* A varied job where no day is the same!
* The opportunity for flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.
* Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
* An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff
We are looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about providing effective care to children to support their learning.
* Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children.
* Is caring, kind and supportive.
* Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Can work effectively with and without direction.
* Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.
* Is a team player.
* Has an eye for detail.
* Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
Your core duties will be:
* Supporting the teacher and teaching assistant with the educational support of children.
* Attending to the pupils’ personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
* Encouraging and supporting children to interact and engage in activities.
* Supervising children and keeping them safe.
Hours of work will be as follows: Monday 8:45-3:30, Tue, Wed, Thursday 8:45-2:30 and Friday 8:45-2:00 - Fixed term until 31/08/2025.
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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