Job Details Care Assistant Vacancy at The Southfield Trust Join Our Team The Southfield Trust is seeking dedicated and passionate Care Assistants to join our vibrant team in a rewarding educational environment. We offer the opportunity to work in an urban setting, supporting a diverse group of SEN students to achieve their full potential. The Role As a Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our teaching staff and engaging with our pupils. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering high quality care Assisting students with personal hygiene Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment Monitoring and recording student progress Assisting with the management of classroom resources and setup About You We are looking for candidates who have: A genuine passion for the well-being of children with special educational needs Committed to personal care and the well-being of pupils Skilled in creating a clean and nurturing learning environment A team player who values collaboration and communication Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential We Offer A supportive and welcoming staff team Opportunities for professional development A dynamic and creative work environment Contract This is a fixed term contract until 22nd July 2025 with the possibility of an extension. The paid hours of work are 30 per week (6 hours each day) - Monday to Friday This is a term time only post which is paid for 45.05 weeks per year. As this post is part time / term time only the salary will be pro rata of the fulltime figure Single Status 2.4 (£22,366) and is £15,667 per year. Apply Now For more information about the Trust please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com Visits to a Trust school are encouraged - please email your contact details to the HR team at recruitmentthesouthfieldtrust.com if you would like to arrange a visit or for more information. Candidates should be prepared to work at any one of our school sites. Please complete a support-staff application form for this post, which can be accessed via the vacacnies tab on our website along with the Job Description and Person Specification. We look forward to receiving your application. We do not accept CVs. Your application will be accepted if sent by email to: recruitmentthesouthfieldtrust.com The Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.