Learning Support Assistant

We are recruiting for student support assistants to work in a residential Special School for children and young people aged from 4 to 19, with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties. The school is committed to fostering independence, promoting personal development, and ensuring every student reaches their full potential. They pride themselves on their collaborative and caring community where both students and staff thrive.

You will be based in a beautiful country school on acres of meadows, lakes and woodlands. The school has great facilities including a residential site for pupils who stay overnight, and a huge hydrotherapy pool.

Due to the school residential site, the school offers a range of different shifts, starting anywhere from 7am to 21:30pm. This is therefore a great opportunity if you need flexibility on shifts.

As a Student Support Assistant you will

• Support students within the learning and residential environments in order to promote their intellectual, physical, social and emotional development;
• Promote a caring environment and provide a high standard of care including washing, toileting, bathing and mealtime assistance;
• Ensure that communication with students, staff and other departments is effective and contributes to our high standards of care and personal development for students;
• Maintain excellent standards of safety and good practice in relation to safeguarding, health and safety issues, implementing students' care plans and appropriately using the recording and reporting processes
• Moving and handling students, along with personal care

Benefits to You

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of SEN students.

Interested?

Please apply with your updated CV and I will be in touch!