Temporary Personal Care Assistant Vacancy
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9TH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 08513ffa-9f3b-406e-9850-ff621524760f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Personal Care Assistant to work within
our Nursery. This will be with children aged 2, 3 and 4 years old. Therefore, ‘full and
relevant’ qualifications would be required. Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK
• Do you have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of children?
• Do you have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all children?
• Do you have high levels of commitment to inclusion?
• Do you have sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with
individuals and parents and carers?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Can you consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management
strategies?
• Do you have knowledge of guidance and regulations around safeguarding?
If the answer is ‘Yes’ to most of the above then we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A warm and welcoming, forward-thinking school
• A Multi-Academy Trust that focuses on the most important aspects of children’s
education and ‘getting it right early’
• Excellent facilities
• A collaborative learning community
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trustees of The Parkgate Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. The trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Personal Care Assistant to work within
our Nursery. This will be with children aged 2, 3 and 4 years old. Therefore, ‘full and
relevant’ qualifications would be required. Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK
• Do you have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of children?
• Do you have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all children?
• Do you have high levels of commitment to inclusion?
• Do you have sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with
individuals and parents and carers?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Can you consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management
strategies?
• Do you have knowledge of guidance and regulations around safeguarding?
If the answer is ‘Yes’ to most of the above then we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A warm and welcoming, forward-thinking school
• A Multi-Academy Trust that focuses on the most important aspects of children’s
education and ‘getting it right early’
• Excellent facilities
• A collaborative learning community
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trustees of The Parkgate Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. The trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.