Job Description
Post: Level 1 Male Care Assistant Salary: Grade 1 - £25,614 FTE (£19,941.13 Actual) Allowances: SEN Allowance - £1,779 pro rata Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only Contract type: Permanent Start date of role: ASAP Closing date: 2 November 2026 Interview date: W/C 16 November 2026 Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School Mayfield School, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection. Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Male Care Assistant vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people. The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include: Employment Independent livin Good health Friends, relationships and community The right candidate will have: The ability to work as part of a team assisting in the personal care and management of male students with a physical disabilities and/or medical conditions. Actively contributes to a happy safe and supportive environment. Experience of and the ability to deal positively with young adults with SEND. Communication skills to positively and effectively communicate with students and listen to them. The ability to support our values and ethos and be a positive role model. A flexible and positive approach to challenge and change. The ability to show initiative and work independently. The ability to encourage students to improve their independence. If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact reception@hivecollege.org.uk