Part Time Personal Care Assistant
Elms Bank, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 12.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4, SCP 3, Actual Salary £7,192
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Part Time Personal Care Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff to support pupils across a range of learning and personal care needs.
The post-holder will be required to:
- Work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, both within the classroom and in alternative settings as appropriate to the role.
- Support pupils in accessing learning activities and educational programmes as directed.
- Assist in the delivery of high-quality personal care for students who require additional support, ensuring dignity, safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Support pupils with eating and drinking programmes in line with individual care plans.
- Facilitate structured and engaging lunchtime activities that promote positive social interaction.
- Assist pupils with changing requirements and support their access to the hydrotherapy pool.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate a patient, respectful and professional approach to working with children and young people.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from teaching and senior staff.
- Show a commitment to promoting equality, independence and the welfare of pupils.
- Be adaptable and willing to undertake relevant training.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Elms Bank School
Our school is full of energy, care, and a strong sense of community. Guided by our vision, “Excellence for All,” we are committed to providing high-quality education tailored to each pupil’s individual needs. We offer specialist pathways and a broad, meaningful curriculum enriched with real-life experiences, all designed to raise aspirations and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Elms Bank
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 344 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elms Bank website
- Email address
- enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 766 1597
Arranging a visit to Elms Bank
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk.
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