Personal Care Assistant
SGS Pegasus School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week, 9:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday (Term time only)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427–£28,153 per annum
Actual salary
- £15,496-£16,508 Plus, generous pension and sick pay scheme
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you believe that every child deserves to be cared for with dignity, compassion and respect? Do you want a role where your support helps children feel comfortable, confident and ready to engage in learning?
We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant to join our dedicated team supporting pupils within our Connect One pathway. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, patient and committed to helping children with additional needs develop their independence, wellbeing and daily living skills.
At Pegasus, Personal Care Assistants play a vital role in ensuring pupils feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout the school day. Working closely with teaching and therapy teams, you will support pupils with personal care routines, health and wellbeing needs, and help them access learning opportunities while promoting dignity and independence at all times.
What you'll do:
Provide high-quality personal care support, including toileting, nappy changing and hygiene routines where required
Promote pupils' independence by encouraging self-care, communication and daily living skills
Build positive, trusting relationships that help children feel secure and supported
Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' individual needs
Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in school life
Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues regarding pupil wellbeing and progress
Help create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive
Who you are:
A kind, patient and reliable individual who understands the importance of dignity and respectful care
Experienced in supporting children or young people with additional needs, including those who are pre-verbal
Comfortable supporting personal care routines
Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with pupils, families and colleagues
Calm, resilient and able to respond sensitively to a range of needs and situations
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people
Passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills
What the school offers its staff
About us:
Pegasus School is a specialist school for children and young people with autism aged 4-19, located in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. We look beyond autism to create personalised academic, social and emotional learning experiences that enable every child to realise their potential.
We are proud to provide a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil is valued as an individual. Through tailored learning pathways and dedicated specialist support, we celebrate each child's strengths, achievements and aspirations.
Why join us?
Become part of a warm, skilled and forward-thinking team that is deeply committed to helping young people flourish.
A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
Comprehensive induction and support
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
A warm and collaborative team culture
Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to health and wellbeing support services
Further information about the job
If you're looking for a role where compassion, patience and dedication can have a lasting impact on a child's life, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete our application form and return it to SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk
Closing date: 6th October 2026
Interview date: 12th October 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
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 SGS Pegasus School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 4 to 18
- Size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- SGS Pegasus School website
- Email address
- SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk
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