_{02nd September, 2025}

Personal Care Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Part-time (hours aligned with student timetable; actual hours to be discussed)
Salary: £24,123 FTE (pro-rata as part-time), equivalent to £12.37 per hour

Think FE are advertising this opportunity on behalf of a further education college seeking a compassionate and committed Personal Care Assistant to support a student on a 1:1 basis. This is a hands-on role involving personal care and supporting the student’s comfort, dignity, and independence throughout their college day. Specific responsibilities will be finalised once the student’s individual needs are clarified.
What will you do?

• Provide personal care support, including toileting, hygiene, and dressing
• Promote independence while ensuring dignity and safety
• Work closely with staff and family to maintain consistent and respectful care
• Support the student in classroom settings as required
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and college care procedures

What will you need?

• Experience delivering personal care, ideally with young people (experience with other age groups will also be considered)
• GCSEs in Maths and English (grades A–C or equivalent)
• A professional and respectful approach to care
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

What’s on offer?

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Additional paid leave during the Christmas closure period
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with 24.7% employer contribution
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional training and development

Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position, advertising on behalf of the college.

Data Policy
Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission.

Apply For Job