One to One Personal Care Assistant
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8FX11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st November 2026
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
One to One Personal Care Assistant job summary
About Us:
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Greenwood Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best.
Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.
Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.
Together, we make every day count.
About the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Care Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting a childs physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment. This is a fixed-term position funded through additional support provision for a named child. The appointment will remain in place whilst funding for the child continues and may cease if the funding is withdrawn or the child leaves the setting.
Key Responsibilities
To assist in implementing pupils' own personal care programme during the school day, specifically in relation to practical support for personal hygiene, toileting and continence training, eating and drinking.
To provide personal support with individual medical conditions that may require specialist training.
To provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. dressing, grooming, meal times and organisation of learning equipment.
Keeping records related to personal care
Maintaining daily written communication between home and school.
Maintaining and cleaning personal care equipment and materials, clothing etc. and maintenance of toiletry supplies.
Providing personal assistance to identified pupil/pupils in physical/practical activities e.g. PE, school visits organised by the school etc.
To work in conjunction with other key workers involved in supporting the pupils' educational and health care needs under the guidance of the class teacher, SENCO.
To work within the framework of the school's agreed policies and procedures
To participate in staff meetings, in-service training and courses, when relevant.
Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
To work as part of a team in the development of personal care programmes for pupils.
We Can Offer You:
A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
A warm and welcoming school community where every member of staff is valued.
A supportive and friendly team that works together to create a positive environment for children and staff.
Opportunities for relevant training and development to help you grow in your role.
Access to an employee assistance programme offering wellbeing and practical support.
The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives every day in a rewarding and valued role.
Application Details
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.
Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
- A fantastic working environment within a supportive and collaborative team
- The Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenwood Primary and Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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