Personal Care Assistant - Part-time

Headcorn Primary School, Headcorn

• Ref:KCC886-2165-102S
• Posted:02/07/2026
• Pay:Kent Range B, £13,915 approximately term time only
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:13/07/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 16th July

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Headcorn Primary School is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our hard-working, fun-loving team in our two-form entry primary school as a Personal Care Assistant.

The successful applicant will be someone who loves to inspire and support our children and is a willing team player. You should be a highly efficient, flexible and reliable person. 

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in, or have experience working with, primary-aged children with medical and physical needs. Applicants should be willing to support children who require a range of personal, hygiene and medical care, including nappy changing, hoisting, lifting, PEG feeding and other eating assistance, catheterisation, medication administration, and mobility and physical support throughout the school environment.

Previous experience working with children or adults with medical and/or physical needs would be advantageous; however, we also welcome applications from individuals who are keen to develop their skills and knowledge in this area. We are committed to supporting the professional development of all staff and will provide comprehensive training to ensure the confidence, competence, and skills needed to fulfil this role successfully.

We need someone who can work from 9/9.30am to 2/2.30pm with half an hour unpaid lunch break Monday to Friday, term time only.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended, please email naomi.henderson@headcorn.kent.sch.uk or phone 01622 891289 to arrange.

Candidates may be offered an interview prior to the closing date.

£ 13,915 approximately for 22.5 hours per week, term time only) within grade Kent Range B.

This will initially be a temporary contract until 31/08/27

Information about the school

Our school is set in the growing village of Headcorn and has completed its transition into a two-form entry primary school.

We have a broad and balanced curriculum and work hard to ensure that all of our children feel valued, behave well, enjoy all they do and achieve their full potential.

We have happy and committed staff, supported by keen and knowledgeable Governors.

Engagement with personal development is essential as is staff wellbeing and workload which are treated as a high priorities.

We are a professional team who are committed to our pupils learning. We believe in taking a holistic approach to a children's personal wellbeing and educational development. We have recently grown our nurture provision to include experienced FLOs, trained nurture practitioners and follow a trauma informed approach.

We have a well-resourced and spacious learning environment situated in attractive grounds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Naomi Henderson
• Address:Headcorn Primary School, Kings Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9QT
• Telephone: (01622) 891289
• Email: naomi.henderson@headcorn.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 891285

Documents

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• Person Specification
• Job Description