Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
£Personal Care Assistant job summary
Rivendell Flying High Academy is a fast-growing outstanding school and we are looking to appoint a personal care assistant to work within our expanding team to provide a stimulating and caring environment for our children. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.
We are looking for someone who is excited to be a part of this partnership, loves working with children and builds good relationships with all stakeholders.
A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school
Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step
The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning
The opportunity for flexible working and a generous holiday entitlement.
Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
Delights in being with children and puts the children's well-being before anything else.
Has a passion to work with young children.
Is flexible in their work.
Is able to adapt activities to respond to the strengths and needs of all children.
The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in their approach
Providing 1:1 support for individual children in and out of the classroom
Providing practical assistance in relation to identified care needs
Supporting children with their developmental needs to ensure they are accessing the curriculum lead by the class teacher
Providing intimate care to children as and when required
Providing support for such tasks as clerical, administrative, photocopying as directed by the teacher
Monitoring, arranging and maintaining orderly and secure storage of supplies and equipment
Following school procedures, in particular those relating to health and safety and child protection
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.