Personal Care Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Personal Care & Physical Disabilities
Location: Mansfield
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

About the Role

Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with physical disabilities and personal care needs within a specialist SEN school in Mansfield.

This is a highly rewarding role focused on supporting pupils to access education, build independence, and maintain dignity while receiving essential care and learning support. You will play a key role in helping pupils engage with tailored learning activities and develop both their academic and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with physical disabilities and complex needs
• Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, and mobility, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Assist with manual handling and physical support, following appropriate training and guidelines
• Help pupils access lessons through adapted and differentiated learning activities
• Support the use of communication aids and visual resources where required
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction
• Assist in implementing EHCP targets and individual care/support plans
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other SEND professionals

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with physical disabilities and/or complex needs
• Comfortable providing personal care and physical support
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow care plans effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to meet individual pupil needs
• Passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

Desirable

• Experience in a specialist SEN school or care setting
• Manual handling training
• Knowledge of mobility aids and physical support strategies
• Relevant qualifications in education, care, or support work
• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

About Us

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit:
About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
• Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
• Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
• Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion