Personal Care Assistant - School Setting (Peterborough) Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £90 - £110 per day We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support pupils within schools in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to ensuring children with additional needs receive the highest standard of care, dignity, and support throughout the school day. Main Duties: * Provide bespoke personal care support to an individual pupil, including hygiene, toileting, changing, and mobility assistance where required. * Support the pupil in accessing learning by working closely with teaching staff and following their personalised support plan. * Promote independence, confidence, and emotional well-being wherever possible. * Ensure the pupil's safety, comfort, and dignity at all times. * Assist with medical or physical needs in line with training and school policies (e.g., feeding, equipment use, supervision). * Maintain accurate, confidential records as required. * Build strong, supportive relationships with staff, parents/carers, and relevant professionals. * Report concerns to the appropriate person (Teacher, SENCO, DSL) while maintaining confidentiality. * Contribute positively to the school community and work effectively as part of a team. * Uphold all safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies and procedures. Person Specification: Essential: * Experience supporting children or young people, preferably in a school or care environment. * Genuine commitment to supporting pupils with additional or complex needs. * A calm, friendly, and flexible approach. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team. * Physically and mentally able to carry out personal care duties. Desirable: * A relevant qualification in care, education, or support (e.g., Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care). * Experience with manual handling, personal care, or supporting children with SEND. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: * Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service approved * Opportunities to enhance your CPD through the Affinity Academy * Free Safeguarding training * Refer-a-friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals) * Online portal for managing pay and timesheets Learn more about us: About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: * All pay rates include rolled-up holiday pay. * Monarch Education is committed to equal opportunities. * As this role involves working with children, all applicants will be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and Right to Work checks in line with statutory guidance. * This vacancy is UK-based. We can only accept applications from UK residents who are eligible to work in the UK. * Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may keep your details for future opportunities.