Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Location

Bolton

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Pay

£112.50 per day

Start Date

September 2026

Contract

Long-term, with potential for a permanent position

Educato are currently recruiting for a committed and compassionate Personal Care Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Bolton.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Personal Care Assistant, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong background in care who is looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex learning and physical needs. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be reliable, patient, compassionate and fully committed to providing consistent support to pupils throughout the school day.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and the wider school team to support their personal care, wellbeing and day-to-day needs.

Responsibilities may include

• Supporting pupils with personal care, including toileting and changing where required
• Assisting pupils with eating and drinking
• Supporting pupils with their mobility and physical needs

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Providing 1

1 and small-group support where appropriate

• Helping pupils access learning and school activities
• Supporting pupils with communication and emotional regulation
• Following individual care plans and EHCP requirements
• Maintaining a safe, calm and supportive environment
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
• Promoting pupils' independence and dignity at all times

The school is looking for someone who is

• Reliable and punctual
• Committed to working Monday to Friday throughout the academic year
• Patient, caring and empathetic
• Comfortable supporting pupils with personal care
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Calm and confident when dealing with challenging or complex situations
• A strong team player who can work closely with teaching and support staff
• Proactive and willing to use their initiative
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of pupils

Previous experience working within SEN schools, residential care, healthcare, support work or personal care would be highly beneficial. However, the school will consider candidates with transferable experience who demonstrate the right attitude and commitment.

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent positions
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of SEN opportunities across Greater Manchester
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education

If you are a dependable and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs, we would 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.

Apply today with Educato Recruitment.