Personal Carer & Lunchtime Supervisor

FREDERICK HOLMES SCHOOL
PERSONAL CARE OFFICER & LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

PERSONAL CARE OFFICER

Grade & Scale point:      Grade 1/ 2, Scp 3
Salary:                              £25,614 Full time equivalent
Hours of work:                Casual
Contract:                          Casual contract
Start date:                        ASAP following pre-employment checks

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

Grade & Scale point:      Grade 1/ 2 Scp 3
Salary:                               £25,614 Full time equivalent 
Hours of Work:               Casual
Contract:                          Casual contract
Start date:                        ASAP following pre-employment checks

We are proud of our outstanding quality of education and are looking to further strengthen our student welfare team through the appointment of a Personal Carer and Lunchtime Supervisor.

Many pupils at Frederick Holmes School require a high level of adult support to access the curriculum and participate fully in daily activities, including eating, drinking, and personal care routines. To meet these needs, the school works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists. We also benefit from an on-site, full-time nursing team.

Experience of working with children with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is desirable. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake any training required to meet the individual needs of our pupils.

In this role, you will work across the school, supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, both within the classroom and as part of wider school activities. Your contribution will play a vital role in helping our pupils thrive, achieve their potential, and enjoy a positive school experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• To contribute to individual care plans and risk assessments and be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of same.

• To attend to the physical needs of children/young people, including dressing, eating & drinking, washing and bathing, toileting and other personal care needs.

• To work closely with the classroom staff and inter-agency teams to position pupils in the wheelchairs, standing frames, etc.

• To be responsible for keeping the support room areas tidy, clean and hygienic. This will include the washing of the changing beds, curtains and clothes (if necessary) and sluicing of items.

• To be fully aware of the pupil/student’s medical needs and to pass on relevant information to the interagency teams, particularly the nursing team and classroom support staff, on a day to day basis.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding

• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning

• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills

• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 2 November 2026

Interview date: TBC

For further information regarding these roles, please contact Claire Turner.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment. 

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.