Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (maternity cover) Pay Scale: Grade 1 Point 2 Hours: Fixed term, full time Closing Date: 9am 6th October 2024 Interview Date: To be confirmed We are looking to appoint a temporary Personal Care Assistant to provide 1 to 1 support for children with additional needs in the classroom. 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. Beeston Fields in a two-form entry primary school, serving a vibrant and diverse community. The children bring a wealth of cultural experiences and almost half speak English as an additional Language. We see this as a significant strength of the school alongside our reputation for supporting the children’s social and emotional needs. Standards are high in the school and several staff are deployed across the Trust as specialist teachers in their area of expertise, offering support and guidance to others. The school is also a lead school for the Flying High SCITT programme and therefore has a reputation for its strong standards of teaching and learning. We can offer you: A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school A wonderfully diverse school environment. 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 the best opportunities for all children. Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children. Is calm and patient and can work well in a team. Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Can work effectively with and without direction. Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism. Has an eye for detail. Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. Your core duties will be: Supporting children with their learning in all areas of the curriculum Attending to pupils personal needs and implementing personal programmes Supervising and supporting children, ensuring their safety and access to learning and play Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Contribute to the overall aims of the Flying High Trust by engaging as an active member of the team For further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date. 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.