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🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Care Assistant at Staple Hill Primary School! 📚🍎
Start date: 01/06/2026
Hours: 10 hours per week, 13.15 – 15.15 pm Monday to Friday, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)
Salary: Grade 13, £24,796 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £5,764.29 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026, subject to a review of the school’s budget
Closing Date: 31/05/2026
Interview Date: 05/06/2026
The Role:
We are looking to appoint a care assistant to work with a number of children with complex SEN/D needs.
The successful candidate will be working with a strong and supportive team who specialise in meeting the needs of children with social and communication difficulties. We have developed three alternative learning areas within the school and the children move between these and the mainstream classrooms.
The successful candidate will:
✅ Be passionate about making a difference to all children
✅ A unwavering commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education and an understanding of the additional vulnerabilities of disabled children.
✅ A commitment to maintaining the dignity of all children through exemplary safeguarding practices, treating all children with respect at all times.
✅ Be flexible and able to adapt their practice to support effective learning
✅ Be efficient and dependable, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to change.
✅ Ability to remain calm in unexpected or challenging situations. s
✅ Physically fit due to the manual handling needed.
✅ Confidential, discrete and trustworthy
✅ Punctual and reliable
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The School and Trust:
Staple Hill Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.
We can offer you:
A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing with an annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, and access to a comprehensive medical benefits package — including physiotherapy, nursing support, surgical assistance, counselling, mental health services, and stress coaching. We’re committed to a healthy work-life balance and listen to staff through regular wellbeing surveys.
Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Staple Hill Primary School and The Leaf Trust.
📝 How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
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Safeguarding Statement
The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.