SEND Personal Care Assistant in Batley

Becker School is looking for a SEND Personal Care Assistant to join our supportive and nurturing community in Batley. This full-time, term-time only position offers a basic salary of £20,422.00 - £22,160.57, along with benefits such as a company pension, life assurance, and an employee discount scheme.

Located in Batley, Becker School provides a safe environment for pupils with ASC / SEMH needs aged 5 to 13 years. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape the school environment, promoting self-discipline, engagement, and inspiring learning.

Job Summary:

• Support children with special educational needs, providing learning, care, and personal support.
• Work as part of the school team in developing personal care programmes for pupils.
• Assist with daily routines like feeding, dressing, toileting (including nappy changes), and hygiene.
• Support pupils with learning, personal care, and social interaction.
• Monitor pupils by observational assessment and record their achievement, progress, and development.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pupils in implementing their personal care programmes during the school day.
• Provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs.
• Maintain and clean personal care equipment and supplies.
• Liaise with parents and carers to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• High standard of general education including good proven numeracy and literacy skills.
• Successful relevant experience of working with children within a learning environment or nursery setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of child development and legal guidelines around safety and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work confidentially, efficiently, and on own initiative.
• Flexibility in approach to daily routine.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of procedures to provide personal care support to children and young people.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Desirable: Knowledge of working with children with special educational needs, especially Autism.

What we offer:

• A workplace that values emotional health and wellbeing.
• Commitment to support your development through professional opportunities.
• An opportunity to contribute to the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community. Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.