EYFS Personal Care Assistant

Primary Personal Care Assistants – Nottinghamshire

Location: Nottingham

Contract Type: Temporary

Start Date: January 2025

Pay Rate: £108.60 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

• Essential: CACHE Level 3 and 6 months experience
• Desirable:
  Makaton and Level 3 but experience is also welcomed
• Experience required: working with children and young people with autism – 6 months minimum

Education Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a progressive and well‑respected school for EYFS pupils up to KS2. The school has a high number of pupils in the nurture groups, hence the requirement for personal care experience and qualifications. There are multiple roles available including daily casual bank and also long‑term full‑time positions. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled TA to really nurture their pupils and assist them in their transition to the full‑time mainstream.

The school is within Nottingham city centre and on the tram line. It is easy to access and the school is highly welcoming and supportive.

• Assist pupils accessing their curriculum
• Assist the teacher in assessing pupils' progress and achievements
• Monitor student progress and implement appropriate interventions
• Contribute to department improvement
• Attend staff meetings, CPD, and parents' evenings as required

• Ideally–a qualification in teaching assisting
• Has at least 6 months of classroom experience or in a SEND environment
• Is passionate about SEND education and student achievement
• Has excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to school life

We work with you to find your perfect placement. We do not believe in “square pegs and round holes.” We take the time to understand your skills, goals, and working preferences to ensure the best fit. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or just starting your journey in education, we’re here to support you.

• Day‑to‑day supply
• Long‑term assignments
• Permanent positions
• Full‑time (5 days per week)
• Part‑time (1 day or more per week)

We aim to be different from the standard teaching agency. Our mission is to help you achieve more — and earn more. We actively support campaigns to increase supply staff rights.

We are currently recruiting across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and we place both qualified and unqualified staff in Secondary, SEND, and mainstream settings.