What skills and experience we're looking for
Personal Care Assistant Vacancy
Location: Woods C of E Foundation School
Salary: Grade 3
Contract: Permanent, 27.5 hours per week (7:30am – 12:30pm), Term time only
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Governing Body of Woods C of E Foundation School are looking to appoint a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Personal Care Assistant. This post will support a number of children with additional needs throughout the school day as well as to support lunchtimes and to supervise in our daily breakfast club.
This is a unique opportunity to join a warm, friendly and caring school.
We are looking for someone who
* Is calm, patient and emotionally attuned
* Builds strong, trusting relationships with children
* Understands that behaviour communicates need
* Is confident supporting learning and small group activities
* Enjoys active, practical and outdoor learning
* Works positively as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
* A hardworking, friendly, fun and supportive team
* Polite, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
* Excellent opportunities for professional development
* A high-quality learning environment which is well resourced
* A proven track record of success for children and staff
* An excellent reputation within Nottinghamshire
* A family centered school
Woods C of E Foundation School is committed to safer recruitment procedures. All appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS checks, checks on professional qualifications and eligibility.
Further details about the role
Visits to school are warmly welcome. Please telephone the school to make an appointment. An application form and further details for the above post are available from the school office: office@woodsfoundation.notts.sch.uk. Completed applications to office@woodsfoundation.notts.sch.uk. For an informal discussion, please call 0115 9652136.
Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 12pm.
Interview date: To be confirmed
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.
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