Priory Woods School
Tothill Avenue
Netherfields
Middlesbrough
TS3 ORH
Tel: 01642 770540
Head teacher: Miss E Fox
Care Assistant
Grade/Point: Grade E point 8
Salary: £17,220 (actual salary)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
Priory Woods School and Arts College is a large and successful school for children and young people aged 4 – 19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.
We currently have a vacancy for a Care Assistant for 27.5 hours, to join our existing team.
This role involves assisting pupils with their personal hygiene needs, helping with changing for hydrotherapy sessions and providing support for pupils with eating and drinking.
If you are a caring individual, highly motivated, energetic and enjoy working as part of a team then please apply. Experience of working in a care environment would be beneficial yet not essential as on the job training will be provided.
Further details in relation to this post can be found on the school website at
Application forms should be returned to Susan Robinson at the above address or emailed to recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: 9am Monday 26th January 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 26th January 2026
Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026