senploy
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
OL1 1LF
Key information
- Pay
- £112.58 to £112.58 a day
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Nov 2026
About this role
Personal Care Assistant - Oldham
Location
Oldham
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:40pm
Contract
Full-time, long-term
Setting
Specialist Secondary SEN School
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Oldham, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning and physical needs.
The school supports young people with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities and complex communication needs.
Many pupils require a high level of support throughout the school day, including personal care, mobility assistance and help accessing classroom activities.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is patient, proactive and comfortable supporting young people with their personal care needs while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
The Role
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Providing personal care support, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines
Providing personal care support, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines
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Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility difficulties
Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility difficulties
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Assisting with hoisting and moving and handling where required, following appropriate training and individual care plans
Assisting with hoisting and moving and handling where required, following appropriate training and individual care plans
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Supporting pupils with complex learning needs, including PMLD, SLD and autism
Supporting pupils with complex learning needs, including PMLD, SLD and autism
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Helping pupils access classroom activities and engage with their learning
Helping pupils access classroom activities and engage with their learning
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Supporting non-verbal pupils using visual aids, communication boards and alternative communication methods
Supporting non-verbal pupils using visual aids, communication boards and alternative communication methods
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Assisting pupils with feeding and mealtime routines where required, in line with individual care plans and training
Assisting pupils with feeding and mealtime routines where required, in line with individual care plans and training
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Supporting sensory activities, emotional regulation and daily routines
Supporting sensory activities, emotional regulation and daily routines
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Working closely with teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants and other support staff
Working closely with teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants and other support staff
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Promoting pupil independence, dignity and safety throughout the school day
Promoting pupil independence, dignity and safety throughout the school day
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have
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Previous experience working in a personal care, SEN, healthcare or support worker role
Previous experience working in a personal care, SEN, healthcare or support worker role
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Experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs
Experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs
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Confidence providing personal care, including toileting and changing
Confidence providing personal care, including toileting and changing
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An understanding of physical disabilities, PMLD, SLD and autism
An understanding of physical disabilities, PMLD, SLD and autism
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Experience with moving and handling or hoisting would be beneficial
Experience with moving and handling or hoisting would be beneficial
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A calm, patient and compassionate approach
A calm, patient and compassionate approach
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The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who have varying communication needs
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who have varying communication needs
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A proactive attitude and willingness to support wherever required
A proactive attitude and willingness to support wherever required
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Reliability and a commitment to providing consistent support
Reliability and a commitment to providing consistent support
Previous experience within a specialist SEN school, residential care setting or healthcare environment would be particularly beneficial.
Requirements
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Previous personal care or relevant SEN experience
Previous personal care or relevant SEN experience
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An Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service, where the role is eligible, or willingness to undergo the appropriate DBS checks
An Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service, where the role is eligible, or willingness to undergo the appropriate DBS checks
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Availability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:40pm
Availability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:40pm
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A willingness to undertake any additional training required for the role
A willingness to undertake any additional training required for the role
What's on Offer?
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Full-time Monday-Friday position
Full-time Monday-Friday position
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Working hours of 8
30am-3:40pm
Working hours of 8
30am-3:40pm
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Long-term opportunity within a specialist secondary SEN setting
Long-term opportunity within a specialist secondary SEN setting
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Experience supporting young people with complex learning and physical needs
Experience supporting young people with complex learning and physical needs
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Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
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Opportunity to develop further skills in personal care and specialist SEN support
Opportunity to develop further skills in personal care and specialist SEN support
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Personal Care Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role within a specialist secondary school in Oldham, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.