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Affinity Partnerships is delighted to be working with Briarwood School to recruit exciting opportunities for Personal Care Assistants to join the OFSTED Outstanding Special School in Knowle or Fishponds. Briarwood School is expanding and will support 233 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years in September 2026. To support the expansion, Affinity Partnerships is looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Care Assistants to join Briarwood School’s dedicated team across all sites.
Job Responsibility
To carry out personal care routines with/for our pupils (including manual handling, training will be provided)
To assist in the break and lunchtime supervision of pupils to ensure that their drink/meal is completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting
To deliver food in the consistency and way suitable for each pupil according to their personal eating and drinking needs
To support hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions
To deliver a range of appropriate lunchtime play or leisure activities for pupils to ensure that lunchtime is an enjoyable experience for all children
Further training will be provided to assist pupils that are tube fed and for the administration of medication
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be compassionate, patient, and respectful
To support pupils in accessing their environment and community
Requirements
Experience in care and support work
Confident supporting complex needs
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Strong teamwork and communication skills
What we offer
Term-time only – 13 weeks school holidays (with paid annual leave included)