Job description
STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT 1:1
Full Time : School Term Time only : Permanent
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
with option for 40 hours per week with one late to 7.00pm to support the student with after-school clubs and/or in the residential setting.
£11.79ph : £20,076 - £21,415 p.a. for 39 working weeks and 6.4 weeks’ paid holiday
Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions, subsidised meals, free on site parking...
You will provide individualised needs for a student for which full training will be provided. You will be responsible for enabling the student’s learning, promoting their independence and helping them achieve. You will need to be a confident advocate, recognising the potential of the individual and championing their needs along with exceptional communication skills and patience.
We offer a supportive, friendly working environment in a country school setting and the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Valence students. The role will include a substantial amount of moving and handling and personal care. Although experience of complex physical and medical needs is not essential, as we provide comprehensive training, an aspiration to enable students to learn and achieve meaningful independence is.
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
For details please visit www.valenceschool.com > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person