About this role
Personal Care Assistant
Permanent | From September 2026
Abbey Road Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Personal Care Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team.
This is a permanent role commencing in September 2026.
Vacancy Details
Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026
Contract: Term time only plus INSET days (45.6 weeks per year)
Pay Grade: Support Staff Grade 1 (£24,796 FTE / £19,048 actual)
About the Role
The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers, teaching assistants and the school SENDCo to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child in Year 3. The role will involve supporting the child's personal care needs as well as helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to thrive within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a committed and skilled team that is passionate about providing a caring, engaging and successful learning experience for all children.
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with children and places their wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.Has experience of working with children with SEND and holds high aspirations for their achievement.Believes in the capacity of all children to learn, develop and succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face.Demonstrates a positive, enthusiastic and caring attitude.Can show initiative, creativity and resilience.Is a strong team player who is willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils.Has a good standard of written and spoken English.Experience of manual handling is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Safeguarding
Abbey Road Primary School is committed to providing a safe environment and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policy. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this.
How to Apply
Application details and further information can be found on the Equals Trust website:
Vacancies: Equals Trust | SAMpeople Recruit
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Ly Toom, Head Teacher
📞 0115 974 8055
Abbey Road Primary School is proud to be an inclusive school where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.