CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM, APPROX. 12 MONTHS

We are seeking to appoint a Personal care Assistant to join our lovely team.
The role will be predominantly to assist children in matters of personal care needs and their general health, including intimate care, postural management and welfare matters.
The successful candidate will be pupil-focused and have the desire and ability to support all our students with care and mutual respect. You will be able to work as part of a team and be keen to learn and develop. You will also have a strong commitment to improving the lives of all our pupils and ensuring they are happy, comfortable, safe and ready to learn.

An example of daily duties may include:

• Assist with daily personal hygiene, including washing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide intimate care support, such as toileting, continence care, and menstrual care, while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Assist students with positioning and mobility needs, including position changes into standing frames and wheelchairs.
• Ensure proper postural alignment and comfort during classroom activities and transitions.

Ivy House School is a special school for pupils aged 2-19. We offer a happy and supportive environment, where pupils are given the best opportunities through an individualised curriculum and pathway.
At Ivy House School we believe that it is imperative that everyone within our community is:

JOIN SHAW EDUCATION TRUST – SUPPORT, TEACH, LEAD… MAKE THE REMARKABLE HAPPEN

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

SHAW EDUCATION TRUST OFFER THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WITH YOUR TEACHING OR SUPPORT STAFF EMPLOYMENT:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
  We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

• Assist with daily personal hygiene, including washing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide intimate care support, such as toileting, continence care, and menstrual care, while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Assist students with positioning and mobility needs, including position changes into standing frames and wheelchairs.
• Ensure proper postural alignment and comfort during classroom activities and transitions