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Personal Care Assistant- SEND Schools

Aspire People Limited

BirminghamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£92.56 to £120.00 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

9 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will help children aged 5‑19 in a special needs school with personal care, medical tasks and daily learning support. The role fits people with care experience or a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification who are patient and compassionate.

What you'll need

  • Support worker background or Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
  • Experience caring for people with complex needs or disabilities
  • Compassionate, patient and confident attitude
  • Comfortable supporting pupils with learning or physical difficulties
  • Will need to pass DBS and child‑protection checks

How to boost your chances

  • Highlight any care or support work on your CV, especially with complex needs
  • If you lack a Level 3, consider a short course before applying
  • Gather references from previous care roles early
  • Prepare to discuss how you help pupils feel safe and included
  • Contact Sonya at Aspire People if you have any questions about the role

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Job description

Location: Birmingham

Are you a Support Worker, Care Worker or someone with Level 3 Health & Social Care looking for a career change into education?

Aspire People are looking for compassionate and reliable Personal Care Assistants to support children and young people aged 5-19 with complex needs in a specialist SEND school.

You will provide hands-on support, including personal care, medical needs and daily learning support, helping pupils feel safe, comfortable and included.

Support Workers or candidates with Level 3 Health & Social Care.

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, disabilities or personal care.

Compassionate, patient and confident individuals.

Candidates comfortable supporting pupils with learning and physical difficulties.

Opportunities to transfer your care experience into a school environment.

Day-to-day and long-term opportunities.

Support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant.

Interested? Apply today or contact Sonya at Aspire People.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

16 September 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

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