Personal Care Assistant

Grove House Infant and Nursery School

·       27.5 hours per week

·       Term time + 1 week

·       Salary – MRS Scale C Point 5 £16,282 actual salary (Full time annual salary £25,583)

·       Permanent

·       Interview Date: 10^th July 2026

·       To Start September 2026

Are you looking for a job where you really make a difference to the lives of children?

Do you have a passion and energy for giving pupils the best possible support? 

Unity Education Trust seeks to appoint a calm and reliable adult with strong communication skills who would like the opportunity to support children as a Personal Care Assistant at Grove House Infant and Nursery School.

The successful candidates will have the ability to form positive relationships with children and young people and be committed to ensuring they have the very best support to learn. We are looking for someone who is confident, energetic, and open minded. Experience of working in a special school is not essential. Candidates must be able to empathise with young people who have a range of complex needs and all age groups.

This role requires a firm but fair approach to communicate effectively and appropriately with the young people. Although supporting these pupils can be challenging, the rewards are immense as we see them develop and succeed in their education supported in a safe setting focused on positive relationships. If you have the experience and resilience to deal with the challenges you will face, apply today, we would love to hear from you.

Grove House Infant and Nursery School is part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our federation, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.

For an informal discussion about the post please email office@ghn.unity-ed.uk          

Please visit our website: www.unityeducationtrust.uk

Previous applicants need not reapply.

How to apply

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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.