Working at Fountaindale will suit anyone who is supportive, caring and nurturing, who takes pride in helping children take small but incredibly powerful steps towards a meaningful independent adulthood.

You will discover a huge range of training opportunities relating to educational, medical, moving and handling and bespoke interventions that will develop you as a professional as well as a person.

If you like the idea of working in an aspiring environment within strong teams who share the common goal of making a difference for our young people then come and join the Fountaindale family.

Fountaindale is a special school for young people from 3 – 18 with severe learning disabilities or profound and multiple learning disabilities.  At Fountaindale we are passionate that every day matters for children and have our children and families at the heart of everything we do.

A beautiful modern building nestled in a stunning woodland setting, we have a range of facilities for children with physical and sensory needs including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, woodland walk and outdoor play areas.

 

Personal Care Assistants

Post 1 - 13.5 hours permanent

13.5hrs per week (Thursday and Friday), 45 paid weeks per year. Notts Grade 3 NJC points 5 – 7 £25,584 - £26,403.  Actual salary = £8,078.11 - £8336.71 inclusive of the 3.2% cost of living pay award

Post 2 - 35 hours, temporary to 31/08/2026

35hrs per week, 45 paid weeks per year. Notts Grade 3 NJC points 5 – 7 £25,584 - £26,403.  Actual salary = £20,943 - £21,613 inclusive of the 3.2% cost of living pay award

Post 3 - 1:1 post supporting individual pupil, 35 hours, temporary to 31/08/2026

35hrs per week, 45 paid weeks per year. Notts Grade 3 NJC points 5 – 7 £25,584 - £26,403.  Actual salary = £20,943 - £21,613 inclusive of the 3.2% cost of living pay award)

Closing date:  Monday 29 September 2025

Interview date: Thursday 2 October 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

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