Personal Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £98 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 206095 |
Summary
Personal Care Assistant - Secondary School (Bolton)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Bolton
Hours: Monday-Friday | 9:00-15:00
Pay: £98 per day
Contract: Long-term (until at least the end of the academic year)
We are currently recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton. This is a long-term opportunity starting immediately, providing vital support to students who require assistance with their daily care and wellbeing during the school day.
This role would suit someone with care experience who is looking to transition from a care setting into education. If you have worked as a carer, support worker, healthcare assistant, or personal care assistant, your skills will be highly transferable to this school-based role.
The Role
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Supporting students with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner
Supporting students with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner
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Assisting pupils with mobility and daily routines throughout the school day
Assisting pupils with mobility and daily routines throughout the school day
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Providing pastoral and emotional support to help pupils feel safe and comfortable
Providing pastoral and emotional support to help pupils feel safe and comfortable
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Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to ensure pupils can access learning
Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to ensure pupils can access learning
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Supporting pupils both in the classroom and in specialist spaces
Supporting pupils both in the classroom and in specialist spaces
The Ideal Candidate
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Experience in care, support work, or personal care roles
Experience in care, support work, or personal care roles
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Compassionate, patient, and supportive personality
Compassionate, patient, and supportive personality
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Comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support needs
Comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support needs
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Reliable and committed to a long-term role for the continuity of the pupils
Reliable and committed to a long-term role for the continuity of the pupils
Requirements
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Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult Workforce on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one
Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult Workforce on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one
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Right to work in the UK
Right to work in the UK
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why This Role?
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Excellent opportunity for carers looking to move into the education sector
Excellent opportunity for carers looking to move into the education sector
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School hours offering a great work-life balance
School hours offering a great work-life balance
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Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
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Long-term stability until at least the end of the academic year
Long-term stability until at least the end of the academic year
If you are a caring and reliable individual looking to make a real difference in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding role.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Bolton
Hours: Monday-Friday | 9:00-15:00
Pay: £98 per day
Contract: Long-term (until at least the end of the academic year)
We are currently recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton. This is a long-term opportunity starting immediately, providing vital support to students who require assistance with their daily care and wellbeing during the school day.
This role would suit someone with care experience who is looking to transition from a care setting into education. If you have worked as a carer, support worker, healthcare assistant, or personal care assistant, your skills will be highly transferable to this school-based role.
The Role
-
Supporting students with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner
Supporting students with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner
-
Assisting pupils with mobility and daily routines throughout the school day
Assisting pupils with mobility and daily routines throughout the school day
-
Providing pastoral and emotional support to help pupils feel safe and comfortable
Providing pastoral and emotional support to help pupils feel safe and comfortable
-
Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to ensure pupils can access learning
Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to ensure pupils can access learning
-
Supporting pupils both in the classroom and in specialist spaces
Supporting pupils both in the classroom and in specialist spaces
The Ideal Candidate
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Experience in care, support work, or personal care roles
Experience in care, support work, or personal care roles
-
Compassionate, patient, and supportive personality
Compassionate, patient, and supportive personality
-
Comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support needs
Comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support needs
-
Reliable and committed to a long-term role for the continuity of the pupils
Reliable and committed to a long-term role for the continuity of the pupils
Requirements
-
Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult Workforce on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one
Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult Workforce on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one
-
Right to work in the UK
Right to work in the UK
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why This Role?
-
Excellent opportunity for carers looking to move into the education sector
Excellent opportunity for carers looking to move into the education sector
-
School hours offering a great work-life balance
School hours offering a great work-life balance
-
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
-
Long-term stability until at least the end of the academic year
Long-term stability until at least the end of the academic year
If you are a caring and reliable individual looking to make a real difference in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding role.