South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 18.00 per hour
Job Title: Personal Care Assistant
Location: Swindon
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £14.25 - £18.00 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Do you have hands‑on experience providing personal care and supporting children, young people or individuals with complex physical and additional needs?
Are you a compassionate and confident Personal Care Assistant who understands the importance of dignity, safeguarding and promoting independence?
Would you love to join an OFSTED Outstanding specialist school where you can use your care experience to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with an OFSTED Outstanding specialist school in Swindon, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of complex additional needs, physical disabilities and learning difficulties. The school offers a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive environment, with a dedicated team who are passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills through personalised education and specialist support.
The school is looking to appoint an experienced Personal Care Assistant from January 2027, working full‑time, Monday to Friday during term time. The successful Personal Care Assistant will provide essential hands‑on personal care alongside meaningful educational and pastoral support, assisting pupils with intimate care, mobility, mealtimes and communication while encouraging independence, emotional wellbeing and participation in classroom learning, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy activities. Specialist training will be provided in areas such as manual handling, medication administration and tube feeding where required.
The successful Personal Care Assistant will have:
Relevant qualifications or training in Health and Social Care, SEND, moving and handling or personal care are desirable
Proven hands‑on experience providing personal care to children, young people or individuals with complex physical disabilities, learning difficulties or additional needs
Experience in a specialist school, children's care setting, healthcare, disability support or similar role involving direct personal care and individual support
A good understanding of safeguarding, dignity, intimate care, mobility support and the importance of promoting independence and emotional wellbeing
The confidence to support individuals with complex care needs and a willingness to undertake specialist training in manual handling, medication administration and feeding support
A compassionate, patient and proactive approach, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting children's education, development and wellbeing
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process and ongoing support
CPD courses, training and certificates through the My-Progression channel
The opportunity to work in an OFSTED Outstanding specialist school with a welcoming and experienced support team
Access to specialist training and valuable experience supporting pupils with complex physical and additional needs
Market leading rates of pay
All TeacherActive staff are paid directly through PAYE, ensuring the correct deductions for Income Tax and National Insurance. We provide a transparent and straightforward payment process, with no hidden fees or administration charges deducted from your earnings.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
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Personal Care Assistant in Swindon employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
