Job details Job role Other support roles Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Full time, part time: 35 hours per week, term time only Contract type Fixed term - Temporary linked to funding for individual student Full-time equivalent salary £24,790 - £25,584 Actual salary £20,293 - £20,943 What skills and experience we're looking for arelooking for individuals with enthusiasm and energy who can put children andyoung people at the centre of their work. Our personal care assistants work as a valued part of the classteam to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of our pupils. The role is varied, active, and above all,rewarding. Working at Fountaindale will suit anyone who is supportive, caringand nurturing, who takes pride in helping children take small but incrediblypowerful steps towards a meaningful independent adulthood. You will discover a huge range of training opportunities relatingto educational, medical, moving and handling and bespoke interventions thatwill develop you as a professional as well as a person. If you like the idea of working in an aspiring environment withinstrong teams who share the common goal of making a difference for our youngpeople then come and join the Fountaindale family. Weare seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking andflexible Personal Care Assistant. You will be part of a committed staff teamwho are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children andyoung people and who are committed to providing an excellent learningenvironment. Whether you are an experienced Personal Care Assistant whohas worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone whohas exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference inchildren's lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations fortheir futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do. Knowledge ofSEN will be advantageous and you must be able torespond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children andyoung people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our childrenand young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding toindividual needs, which include personal care and hygiene needs such astoileting and changing. What the school offers its staff Fountaindale is a specialschool for young people from 3 - 18 with severe learning disabilities orprofound and multiple learning disabilities.At Fountaindale we arepassionate that every day matters for children and have our children andfamilies at the heart of everything we do. A beautiful modern building nestled in astunning woodland setting, we have a range of facilities for children withphysical and sensory needs inc a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, woodland walkand outdoor play areas. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-linktrack auxclick->tracked-linktrack contextmenu->tracked-linktrack" data-tracked-link-target"link" data-link-type"application_email" data-link-subject"9bf38734-1025-4384-9e63-b21acb5171c4" data-tracked-link-text"xopil-mimaf-zifor-hiral-fyzud-muzif-biken-vituc-damyl-fonop-cisuz-fefev-sedup-norid-budab-mycob-fuxux" href"mailto:kredgatenexusmat.org?bodyRegarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fpersonal-care-assistant-38761ce5-60b6-4495-9b83-3a9d53139d7e&subjectPersonal%20Care%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">kredgatenexusmat.org CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.