Care assistant - wilson stuart school

Care Assistant

Salary and Allowances: Grade 1 - £24,413 - £24,796 FTE (£19,006.12 - 19,304.30 actual). SEN allowance £1,722 pro rata.

Hours: 32.5 hours (8:50am – 3:50pm), Monday – Friday, term time only.

Contract: Permanent and fixed term contract.

Start date: 1 September 2026. Closing date: 23 June 2026.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required.

About the role

You will provide essential personal care to students, including assistance with toileting and personal needs, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing. You will also support pupils' pastoral needs, helping them feel safe, valued, and understood throughout the school day.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are desirable to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, supporting student wellbeing.

Requirements

Experience in personal care or a care assistant role is desirable.

Ability to speak fluent English is essential.

Subject to enhanced DBS, child safeguarding checks, medical fitness, right to work and other pre‑employment checks.

Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Committed, hardworking team.
• Comprehensive induction, probation support and opportunities for professional development.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF App – confidential support, 24/7 GP access, counselling.
• Discounts and offers via BHSF App.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for teachers.
• Annual leave entitlement: 29 days pro‑rata, rising to 32 days at 5 years, 34 days at 10 years. Teacher leave per Teacher Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN allowances for all roles who work with students, including teachers, TAs, care assistants, pastoral care, guides and drivers.

For more information, contact Wilson Stuart School at hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

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