Care Assistant

We are looking for a talented, passionate, and creative individual to take the role of a Care Assistant within our SEND Team, which is led by our experienced SENDCo.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an aspiring teaching assistant or care assistant to gain experience in a successful Nottingham City primary school.

Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on the additional opportunities we offer all our pupils. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning.

Your main responsibility is to support the class teacher with the education for SEND pupils and ensuring the safety, general welfare and wellbeing of pupils throughout the school day, this can be within the classroom and/or within our Enhanced Provision unit (The Willow).

• Previous experience in a childcare or personal care environment; this can be personal or professional.



• Experience of working in a setting subject to safeguarding and health & safety policies.



• Good communication skills



• The ability to work well on your own and as part of a team



• A positive attitude and sense of humour



• A willingness to learn new skills


We offer:


• A friendly school and community, with happy, motivated staff