Help Shape the Future of a Specialist School Community
We're excited to be recruiting Personal Care Assistants (phone number removed) to join our partnered school as we help launch their brand‑new site based in Knowle, and continue to grow and strengthen our provision for pupils with complex needs.
Briarwood School is an Ofsted Outstanding specialist provider known for exceptional care, a highly skilled staff team, and a deeply inclusive ethos. With multiple sites across Bristol, we offer a nurturing, creative environment where pupils with profound, severe, and complex needs can thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated, compassionate team supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASC and complex medical or sensory needs. Your role will be central to supporting pupils' personal care, wellbeing, comfort, and access to their environment - celebrating every small step along the way.
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will:
Carry out personal care routines with and for pupils (including manual handling - full training provided)
Support pupils during break and lunchtime to ensure meals and drinks are completed safely and hygienically
Prepare and deliver food in the correct consistency for each pupil's individual eating and drinking needs
Support hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions
Deliver appropriate lunchtime play or leisure activities to ensure pupils enjoy a positive, meaningful break
Receive training to support pupils who are tube‑fed and to assist with the safe administration of medication
Support pupils in accessing their environment, community and wider school life
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff to create a safe, joyful, and engaging environment
We're Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience in care or supporting individuals with personal care needs (desirable, not essential)
Is comfortable delivering intimate personal care with dignity and respect
Brings warmth, patience, and resilience
Is proactive, adaptable, and committed to teamwork
Can follow routines and support pupils with a wide range of physical and medical needs
Wants to learn, grow, and develop specialist SEN and care skills
Why Work for Affinity Partnerships
A welcoming, supportive team with strong values
Excellent training and development, including Team Teach, communication approaches, sensory integration and more
Opportunities to work across different specialist sites
Clear guidance, mentoring, and ongoing professional support
A school culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and positive relationships
Great referral bonusesIf you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to be part of a school where every day truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Part‑time roles are also available at Affinity Partnerships.
Apply now and help shape the future of Briarwood's specialist community