Personal Care Assistant – Specialist SEN School

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Oldham. You will support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, helping them maintain dignity, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personal care in line with individual care plans, including toileting, changing and hygiene support.
• Promote pupils’ privacy, dignity and independence at all times.
• Assist pupils with physical, sensory and complex learning needs to access the learning environment safely.
• Work closely with teaching, therapy and support staff to facilitate full participation in school activities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and care procedures.
• Maintain accurate records where required.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a care, support or personal care role.
• Understanding of dignity‑focused, person‑centred support.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS.
• Caring, patient, empathetic and reliable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of pay.
• Full‑time position within a specialist education setting.
• Opportunity to support young people with complex needs.
• Ongoing training and professional development.