School Care Assistant

New Siblands School, Bristol, BS35 2JU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 15:00pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Carer you will play a key role in making a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils and their families. You will do this through supporting pupils with their self-care and physical needs and enabling them to take steps towards increasing their independence.

You will also be expected to support pupils with medical needs, for which training will be provided.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to the delivery of learning and activities related to the smooth throughout the day.

You will be instrumental in recognising the progress each pupil makes and sharing information with the class teacher.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of our school.
• You will work in a purpose-built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday 21st April.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Carer JD G13 (5) (1).pdf - 523 KB (opens in new tab)

Carer Person Spec G13 (4) (1).pdf - 449 KB (opens in new tab)

About New Siblands School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Siblands School website
• Email address: hr@enabletrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-siblands-school

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