Hours: 25 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Primary Schools
Service Area: Southgate School
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Southfield Road Almondbury Huddersfield HD5 8TG
Position type: Permanent
Grade: 4
Salary: £14,824 – £15,058
Your Role
Are you looking for a part time role that allows you to make a difference whilst fitting into your busy schedule? We have the perfect opportunity for you. Following some staff changes we have an opportunity for a new person to come and join Southgate School to provide support to our pupils with their needs around personal care.
Responsibilities
In your role of Personal Care Assistant, you will have the chance to make a positive impact on our pupils by supporting them to gain an independence in managing their hygiene and personal care. You will be part of a positive staff team who support each other and you will support the Personal Care Officer to develop intimate Care Plans.
Training & Development
We believe in investing in our people and we provide comprehensive training with opportunities to develop new skills. We offer a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional development and we promote internal development and succession planning. Please note that some of our training takes place outside of your normal working hours.
Flexibility
This role is designed to fit around your life. You will be in school between 9.15am to 2.30pm allowing you flexibility to manage your work life balance. This is an ideal role for people wanting to work part time or who are looking to gain experience in a school setting. Working at Southgate means you can will benefit from working during term time, giving you extended breaks and more flexibility throughout the year.
Safeguarding & DBS
At Southgate School, we are dedicated to safeguarding and well-being of children and young people, and we require all staff and volunteers to uphold this dedication. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, all staff undergo an enhanced DBS check. While a conviction may not automatically disqualify candidates from consideration, it will be assessed as part of our recruitment procedure.
Furthermore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding, we will perform an online background check during the application process. Additionally, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates before the interview stage.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Induction
Successful candidates would be expected to attend an induction day that will take place from 9am until 3pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
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