School Care Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leicester, LE2 9NY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dependable School Care Assistant to join our team at Glen Hills Primary School.

This is a rewarding role at the heart of school life, supporting pupils with their wellbeing, personal care and day-to-day needs, whilst also helping with a range of school support activities. Every day is different, and the role would suit someone who is caring, approachable and dedicated to supporting children, including those who may require personal or intimate care. You will enjoy building positive relationships and helping every child feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

Glen Hills Primary School is a large, welcoming primary school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, well behaved pupils and supportive staff team. We are committed to helping every child feel safe, valued and ready to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, patient and passionate about supporting children

• Has experience of working with children or individuals with care needs

• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• Is flexible, organised and able to work as part of a team

• Can maintain high standards of care, confidentiality and professionalism

• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues

• Well-behaved children who are keen to learn

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every day

• A welcoming school community where everyone is valued

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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