Personal Care Assistant - Special Needs School (Peterborough)

Simply Education is looking for a caring, reliable, and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join a well-established special needs school in Peterborough. The school provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, and sensory processing challenges.

This is an incredibly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to pupils who require additional personal care and support to access learning safely and confidently.

About the School

• A specialist setting with small class sizes and strong staffing ratios.
• Provides tailored education for pupils with Autism, ADHD, SLD, PMLD, global developmental delay, and complex medical or physical needs.
• Uses a highly structured, therapeutic approach, including sensory integration, communication systems (such as PECS and visual supports), and personalised learning pathways.
• Warm, supportive, and collaborative staff team who value child-centred practice and wellbeing.

Role Overview

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will support pupils who require additional help with personal care, mobility, emotional regulation, and daily routines. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, feel safe, and develop independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing and changing.
• Support pupils with mobility, including hoisting and moving/handling procedures (full training provided).
• Assist pupils with Autism, ADHD, and severe learning needs in following structured routines and learning activities.
• Use communication strategies such as visual schedules, symbols, and sensory regulation tools.
• Create a calm, nurturing environment and support pupils with emotional or behavioural regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accurate records in line with school policy.

What We are Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with SEN such as Autism, ADHD, SLD, or PMLD (desirable, not essential).

• A background in care is warmly welcomed (e.g., elderly care, domiciliary care, health care assistant roles, or previous SEN care support).

• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Ability to follow guidance, routines, and care plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

Safeguarding Statement

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references.

How to Apply

If you are caring, committed, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application today or contact Simply Education to apply or request more information.