Vacancies

Care Assistant

The Governors of Bramcote Hills Primary School wish to appoint a suitable candidate to the role of Primary School Care Assistant. This post is temporary, starting as soon as possible to August 31^st 2027. This will then be reviewed at the end of this period. The post is for 32.5 hours per week.

The school has a number of pupils with specific needs, and we are committed to making their school experience positive, ensuring they are well supported.

The successful person will be working as part of our committed staff team.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Work as part of a team to assist pupils specifically in relation to practical support and identified physical needs
• Offer personal hygiene support (including toileting)
• Provide practical and personal assistance to pupils with identified physical and emotional needs
• Provide general support in the classroom both indoors and outdoors
• Provide lunchtime support and assistance to pupils
• Use their initiative to solve problems
• Follow school policies closely
• Display a practical knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience with working with children with autism and/or diabetes would be an advantage but not essential

In return, we can provide:

• Fantastic children
• A supportive and talented staff team
• A first-rate induction process
• Opportunities to work in collaboration with other local schools
• A leadership team with an unwavering commitment to school improvement
• Free Parking

The closing date for applications is 10:00 am Wednesday 30^th September 2026

Application information and forms can be downloaded from our website www.bramcotehills.org in the vacancies section. Applications should consist of a fully completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 500 words (This should be instead of section 5 of the application form). These can be posted to the school FAO Pete Taylor, Head Teacher or emailed to vacancies@bramcotehills.notts.sch.uk

Applicants are warmly invited to arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 0115 9179226 or via vacancies@bramcotehills.notts.sch.uk

Shortlisting is scheduled for Thursday 1^st October with a planned interview date of Wednesday 7^th October. If you have not been called for interview by Tuesday 6^th October, we regret that your application has not been successful on this occasion, and we wish you every success for the future.

Bramcote Hills Primary is committed to safer recruitment and references and will be taken prior to interview.  All appointments will be subject to successful DBS, social media and other pre-employment checks.

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