Key Role Information

Salary
£19,048
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/08/2026 09:00
Interview
19 August 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | 3 - 3
Department
Teaching Support
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
45.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Personal Care Assistant


Permanent | From September 2026

Abbey Road Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Personal Care Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team.

This is a permanent role commencing in September 2026.


Vacancy Details

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Contract: Term time only plus INSET days (45.6 weeks per year)

Pay Grade: Support Staff Grade 1 (£24,796 FTE / £19,048 actual)


About the Role

The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers, teaching assistants and the school SENDCo to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child in Year 3. The role will involve supporting the child's personal care needs as well as helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to thrive within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a committed and skilled team that is passionate about providing a caring, engaging and successful learning experience for all children.


We are looking for someone who:

  1. Enjoys working with children and places their wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
  2. Has experience of working with children with SEND and holds high aspirations for their achievement.
  3. Believes in the capacity of all children to learn, develop and succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face.
  4. Demonstrates a positive, enthusiastic and caring attitude.
  5. Can show initiative, creativity and resilience.
  6. Is a strong team player who is willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils.
  7. Has a good standard of written and spoken English.
  8. Experience of manual handling is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the successful candidate.


Safeguarding

Abbey Road Primary School is committed to providing a safe environment and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policy. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this.


How to Apply

Application details and further information can be found on the Equals Trust website:

Vacancies: Equals Trust | SAMpeople Recruit


For an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Ly Toom, Head Teacher

📧 head@abbeyroadprimary.co.uk

📞 0115 974 8055

Abbey Road Primary School is proud to be an inclusive school where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

About Us

Abbey Road Primary School is a 2-form entry primary school in West Bridgford. We work hard to make sure our children feel valued, safe, secure and aware of the needs of others. At the heart of this lies the strength of relationships between both pupils and staff. A warm, supportive atmosphere permeates our school and this is evident in the outstanding behaviour of our children. Our pupils are encouraged to ‘take care and be proud’ of each other as well as themselves; of the work they do and the school environment. Our dedicated staff team make the time to gain the best from each child, ensuring individuality is nourished and nurtured.

Abbey Road Primary School

Recruitment Team

recruitment@equalstrust.org

Tewkesbury Close
West Bridgford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 5ND
Recruitment Team
recruitment@equalstrust.org

Safeguarding Information

Equals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Trust Safeguarding Policy which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees, volunteers and others working in and visiting our schools.


It is a condition of employment that you undertake any relevant safeguarding training as required and that you report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.