School Care Assistant
Glen Hills Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9NY9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week | 38 weeks per year | Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Initially fixed term contract until July 2027
Pay scale
- Grade 4, Pay Point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dependable School Care Assistant to join our team at Glen Hills Primary School.
This is a rewarding role at the heart of school life, supporting pupils with their wellbeing, personal care and day-to-day needs, whilst also helping with a range of school support activities. Every day is different, and the role would suit someone who is caring, approachable and dedicated to supporting children, including those who may require personal or intimate care. You will enjoy building positive relationships and helping every child feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
Glen Hills Primary School is a large, welcoming primary school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, well behaved pupils and supportive staff team. We are committed to helping every child feel safe, valued and ready to succeed.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is kind, patient and passionate about supporting children
- Has experience of working with children or individuals with care needs
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Is flexible, organised and able to work as part of a team
- Can maintain high standards of care, confidentiality and professionalism
- Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
- Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues
- Well-behaved children who are keen to learn
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every day
- A welcoming school community where everyone is valued
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Glen Hills Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 471 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- acostello@symphonylearningtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0116 278 2535
Glen Hills Primary School
Arranging a visit to Glen Hills Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email acostello@symphonylearningtrust.co.uk.
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