Personal Care Assistant - SEN School

Simply Education is seeking a caring, reliable, and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join a supportive and well-resourced special needs school located on the Royston border between Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. The school provides high-quality, personalised education for children and young people aged 4-19 with a 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 a rewarding and meaningful role where you will help pupils access learning safely, comfortably, and confidently.

About the School

• A specialist, inclusive setting with small class sizes and strong staffing ratios.
• Supports pupils with Autism, ADHD, SLD, PMLD, global developmental delay, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.
• Follows a therapeutic and structured approach including sensory integration, communication systems such as PECS and visual timetables, and personalised learning plans.
• A warm, collaborative team committed to promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive learning experiences.

Role Overview

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide essential personal and mobility support to pupils with complex needs, while also helping them engage in daily routines and classroom activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing, and changing.
• Support pupils with mobility needs using hoists and specialist equipment (training provided).
• Assist pupils with Autism, ADHD, and severe learning needs in following structured routines and lessons.
• Use communication tools such as visual schedules, symbols, and sensory supports.
• Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive engagement.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation in line with school safeguarding policies.

What We're Looking For

• A background in care is warmly welcomed, including elderly care, domiciliary care, healthcare assistant roles, or SEN care.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, SLD, or PMLD is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach.
• Ability to follow routines, individual care plans, and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and 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 compassionate, motivated, and ready to support pupils with diverse and complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Simply Education to apply or request further information