Personal Care Assistant (PCA)


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£112.58 to £112.58 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OL1 1LF
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

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:

Providing personal care support, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines

Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility difficulties

Assisting with hoisting and moving and handling where required, following appropriate training and individual care plans

Supporting pupils with complex learning needs, including PMLD, SLD and autism

Helping pupils access classroom activities and engage with their learning

Supporting non-verbal pupils using visual aids, communication boards and alternative communication methods

Assisting pupils with feeding and mealtime routines where required, in line with individual care plans and training

Supporting sensory activities, emotional regulation and daily routines

Working closely with teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants and other support staff

Promoting pupil independence, dignity and safety throughout the school day

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience working in a personal care, SEN, healthcare or support worker role

Experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs

Confidence providing personal care, including toileting and changing

An understanding of physical disabilities, PMLD, SLD and autism

Experience with moving and handling or hoisting would be beneficial

A calm, patient and compassionate approach

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who have varying communication needs

A proactive attitude and willingness to support wherever required

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:

Previous personal care or relevant SEN experience

An Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service, where the role is eligible, or willingness to undergo the appropriate DBS checks

Availability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:40pm

A willingness to undertake any additional training required for the role

What's on Offer?

Full-time Monday-Friday position

Working hours of 8:30am-3:40pm

Long-term opportunity within a specialist secondary SEN setting

Experience supporting young people with complex learning and physical needs

Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

Opportunity to develop further skills in personal care and specialist SEN support

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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.

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