Job Description

Ref:

000852


The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Personal Care Assistant (1:1) Female Only


Samuel Laycock School, Ashton-Under-Lyne


NJC scale point 3: 24,027 per annum (full time equivalent)


Actual salary range pro rata: 18,638


Commencing September 2025



At Samuel Laycock School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils aged 11-16 who have moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condition and severe learning difficulties. We also tailor the learning experiences for individual pupils' social and emotional development and communication needs. All children and young people at Samuel Laycock School have an Education Health and Care Plan. You can view our school's website here. Additionally, please view our promotional video here.



Samuel Laycock is delighted to be part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) having joined on 1st April 2022. The Trust is a growing family of schools catering for young people aged 4 to 19 with an EHCP currently in the local authorities of Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. Samuel Laycock was visited by Ofsted inspectors in October 2024. The school was graded as 'Outstanding' in most areas. You can view our latest Ofsted report here.



The Trustees are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Personal Care Assistant to join our dynamic, growing and committed staff team. This role is to support a female student on a 1:1 basis, and due to the intermit nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement as to why Female only applicants need apply.


This is an important role within school, providing support to our pupils who require assistance in the bathroom with personal care. As well as being able to understand the need for care and dignity, candidates must be good team players, have an attention to detail. A full overview of the duties and responsibilities of the post are set out in the job description and person specification. Previous experience in a similar caring type role is essential.



This post will be based initially at Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne, however, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group if required.





New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview.





This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.





For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023





We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary:

NJC scale point 3: 24,027 per annum (full time equivalent)

Actual salary range pro rata

: 18,638 per annum

Hours of work:

33 hours 15 minutes per week / Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)

Based:

Samuel Laycock School, Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RF

Status:

Permanent

Commencing:

September 2025

Closing Date:

Monday 23rd June 2025 (9am)

Interviews:

To be confirmed

School Information:

Staff Support Officer, Gilly Mather: gmather@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms via email to:

recruitment@newbridgegroup.org