Personal Care Assistant

About Us:

Beeston Fields FHA is a wonderfully diverse primary and nursery school, where children receive an exceptional education.

There are two guiding principles which support our efforts every day. The first principle is that of excellence. Everything we do is led by our desire to show excellence...this might be in our approach to work, the way we treat others, the manners we use towards our peers and visitors or in the way we respond to new experiences. You will hear the word 'excellent' many times as you move through school. The second principle is that of empowerment. We want our children to feel empowered to be the best they can be, to make positive changes to their world and to achieve their academic and personal goals. We want our children to be empowered to show 'good character and heart' as well as striving for excellence.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Personal Care Assistant to join our team. This role will involve supporting either an individual child or a small group of children who have additional needs to enable them to effectively access education. The role is for an initial fixed term, but may be extended dependent on funding. The SEN teacher will provide high levels of guidance around how best to support the pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation.
• Model clear and precise communication.
• Prepare and maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.
• Personal care of pupils as needed.

We Are Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and learning.
• Someone who has experience of supporting children with additional needs.
• A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others.
• An individual with a good level of literacy and numeracy, who is able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently.
• Someone who values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
• A flexible, dependable person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.

We Can Offer You:

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our school.
• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.