Personal Care Assistant

We have a wonderful opportunity for dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join us at Woodlands School —an inspiring, modern and fully adapted learning environment designed to support our pupils to thrive. Woodlands is a foundation special school serving nearly
100 children and young people aged 2–19 with complex physical, sensory and medical needs.

• Provide personal care with dignity,respect and sensitivity
• Support pupils using communication tools,including sign language and communication aids
• Assist with manual handling such asmoving pupils into chairs, walkers or specialist equipment
• Help with postural changes, including standing frames and Acheeva beds
• Provide 1:1 feeding support and use specialist feeding equipment
• Encourage positive eating habits andsocial interaction at mealtimes
• Supervise pupils during lunch and outdoorplay
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic dining environment
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Carry out other duties appropriate to therole

This is an active, physical role. You’ll need to be comfortable with:

• Being on your feet throughout the day
• Lifting and moving pupils safely (full training provided)
• Moving dining room furniture and cleaning tables between sittings
• Staying alert to pupils’ needs andbehaviour
• Managing occasional emotional or challenging situations with calm confidence

• A caring, patient and resilient individual
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Someone committed to helping pupils thrive

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs, nurturing and able to build positive relationships. You should be a strong communicator, emotionally resilient,flexible, and committed to high standards of care and safeguarding. A willingness to learn is essential — experience in special needs settings is helpful but not required, as full training is provided.