Personal Care Assistant EDV/2026/WS/06663

Personal Care Assistant

Westcroft School, Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NZ

Salary: CLPT07 – CLPT11 £26,403.00 – £28,142.00 Pro Rata (Part Time, Term Time Only)

Hours: 09:00 – 14:45 Monday to Friday inclusive

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Core Responsibilities

• Enable the safe personal care of vulnerable pupils
• Provide intimate personal care to pupils when needed
• Support pupils with toileting plans
• Follow intimate care policy and procedures
• Complete standard checklist
• Support with pupils’ personal feeding programmes and undertake any training that may be necessary

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant professional qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Experience in a similar role or transferable skills from a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and best practices
• Experience of working in a school
• Has worked with SEND pupils; particularly those with complex learning needs
• Ability to improvise and adapt at short notice
• Excellent behaviour management skills

Training & Development

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Participation in relevant training to maintain up-to-date knowledge

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail

Applicant Qualities

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change
• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
• Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
• A good team player

Benefits

• Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community
• A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning

Contact

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sally Harper, Headteacher, at sharpen@westcroftschool.co.uk.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.

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