Job description
STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT with BSL Level 3
Full Time - 40 hours per week - Term Time Only
£12.79 per hour - £23,245 actual gross p.a.
6.4 weeks paid holiday
Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, private healthcare, retail discounts, training opportunities, wellbeing sessions, free on site parking
This is an excellent opportunity to support a bright and enthusiastic young student, using BSL and acting as an interpreter, within a small class with a team of support assistants. You can make a real and positive impact by enabling our student to learn, promote their independence and help them to achieve by having a “total communication” approach with the support of the speech and language team.
Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust.
You will have BSL Level 3 and will need to be a confident advocate, recognising the potential of the individual student and championing their needs. Experience of complex physical and medical needs is desirable along with GCSE (or equivalent) A*-C in English & Maths
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.
Application closing date: 10 September 2023
Interview date: w/c 18 September 2023
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role
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: £12.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/09/2023