Newark Orchard School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic personal care assistant to join
our team part-time. If you are passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to
thrive and achieve their potential, this role could be for you!
We are looking for a personal care assistant who enjoys working as part of a team to support
students with their individualised personal care plans and shares our school values, with a
commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. Experience of working with
children and young people with SEND is desirable. However, it is essential you can build positive
relationships, are eager to learn, demonstrate patience, empathy and resilience, being selfreflective and adapting practices to meet the unique needs of each child.
Working hours will be 30 per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm, term time only.
More information and application forms can be found below. Application forms to be returned to reception@newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk. Closing date for applications is Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10.00am. Interviews will take place on Friday 16 January 2026.