Welfare and Personal Care Assistant
Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ11 days remaining to apply
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,568.00 - £11,881.00 Annually (Actual)
Welfare and Personal Care Assistant job summary
A Welfare and Personal Care Assistant role is rewarding, exciting and challenging.
We have high aspirations and expectations for all our pupils and in turn this leads to high expectations of our staff. Welfare and Personal Care Assistants aid the delivery of creative learning that motivates our pupils and supports them to achieve.
All aspects of the role and responsibilities are focused on having an impact on the children and young adults at our school.
Some examples of our expectations include:
- To be able to demonstrate empathy with young people who have a range of learning and physical needs.
- An understanding of equal opportunities and high expectations for all pupils and students.
- To have a sense of humour and to be able to work as part of a dedicated team.
- If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our values, which can be found on our website.
About you
- Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English or suitable equivalent experience
- Understanding of child development and learning
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Ability to work flexibly, throughout the whole school, meeting the needs of pupils in a range of contexts.
- The ability to communicate, both orally and in written form, with a range of parties including parents, teachers and classroom support assistants and para-medical staff.
- The ability to lift manually and with any hoist equipment provided (after training).
- The ability to feed and supervise young people (after training).
- Willingness to undertake First Aid training and to attend to the medical, first aid and personal needs of pupils.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal,
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position
For more information about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.
At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at recruitment@thegallerytrust.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
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 Bardwell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 118 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bardwell School website
Bardwell School is a community special school for children aged 2 – 19 years with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has 105 pupils on roll, following recent expansion of the school buildings.
We are passionate about students at Bardwell having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The staff team is committed to very high standards in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education. The school is values led, with every decision underpinned by its principles and values. These values include a positive reinforcement approach to behaviour management and a non-label led, individualised approach to planning and delivering learning for all students.
Bardwell School is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Multi Academy Trust, which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county. With six academies currently in the Trust, our aim is to build a community of eight to ten special schools over the next five years.
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