Pupil Care Assistant - Term Time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2098-285S
• Posted:30/06/2025
• Pay:Veritas Range 3 (KR3)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:09/07/2025 at 09:30
• Interviews:11th July, 2025

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Pupil Care Assistant (including personal and intimate care)

The post is for 30 hours a week, 08:30 - 15:30 Monday – Friday and is term time only. 

Temporary contract until end of academic year intially (could be extended if funding is continued)

Actual pay range: Veritas Range 3 £15,998.78 term time only. This equates to £23,337 full time equivalent

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team as a Care Assistant. You will be working under the direction of the SENCO as part of our Inclusion Team in supporting and including children with specific needs and/or disabilities. 

About Us: Our school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all children. We believe in inclusive education, tailored to meet the unique requirements of each child, fostering their growth and development in both academic and personal domains.

Responsibilities:

Support students with physical disabilities including personal care and physiotherapy needs.

• Support children at mealtimes with feeding
• Foster positive relationships with children, promoting their social and emotional well-being.
• Support a safe and supportive learning environment
• Two to one support for toileting following our intimate care policy and procedures

Desired (but not essential) Requirements:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of school age
• Experience of working in the care sector
• A patient, empathetic, and compassionate approach to supporting children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to support intimate care needs of children alongside other team members
• Ability to work as part of a team

A full training and induction programme will be provided for the right candidate. We are a very caring school with effective structures to support staff in their roles. If you feel you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you.  Please see the separate job description and person specification for further details.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to provide excellent references and to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to find out more and arrange a convenient time. Please contact us on 01227 760084 or email: office@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk to book a visit. 

Application must be made via the Kent Teach website.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 9:30am The date for interviews is Friday 11^th July 2025

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018. Ofsted report September 2022 rates our school as GOOD with an OUTSTANDING Early Years. Our irresistible curriculum and inclusive ethos ensures that all children achieve their potential.

The school is situated in the beautiful city of Canterbury, benefitting from many excellent cultural opportunities. We have wonderful grounds, including a forest school. Learning outside the classroom is a school priority.

We are on an exciting journey to rebuild our school and are working with the Department for Education on a new build project. We will be moving into our new building in Dec 2025.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Anna Weston
• Address:Pilgrims' Way, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1XU
• Telephone: (01227) 760084
• Email: office@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Care Assistant JD