Care Support Assistant (Education) / (Residential)

Valence School; Limpsfield Chart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Limpsfield Chart is seeking Care Support Assistants for part-time, term-time roles. The position involves supporting students in both educational and residential settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and working closely with care teams. The ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a patient attitude, and ideally past experience in a similar setting. The role offers fully funded training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications and training

Generous pension scheme & life cover

Staff wellbeing sessions and support

Retail discounts and subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to physically handle and support students safely.
• Commitment to professional development in Residential Childcare.
• Experience in a school or residential setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ physical, social, emotional, and educational needs.
• Assist with daily activities like mealtimes, personal care, and mobility.
• Work closely with education or residential teams following care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient and respectful attitude

Ability to respond to changing situations

Knowledge of SEND practice

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

CARE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (EDUCATION) or (RESIDENTIAL)

PERMANENT PART TIME, TERM TIME ROLES

39 working weeks and 6.4 paid holiday

£12.60 per hour : £14,307 actual gross p.a.

24 hours per week : Monday to Thursday : 3.30pm to 9.30pm

£13.50 per hour : £14,716 actual gross p.a.

16 hours per week : Monday to Thursday : 6.00pm to 10.00pm

£13.50 per hour : £9,811 actual gross p.a.

About this role

We are looking for Care Support Assistants to support students across in either the class or residential settings. In this hands‑on, rewarding role you will help students develop their independence, life skills and confidence every day.

You will support students’ physical, social, emotional and educational needs, helping with daily activities such as mealtimes, personal care and mobility. You will also assist with learning, life skills and activities that promote independence and personal development. You will work closely with the education or residential teams following student care plans and maintaining safety whilst supporting students’ wellbeing. Specialist training including medication and gastrostomy feed administration will be provided as required.

What we are looking for

• Someone who is physically able to move, handle and support students safely.
• Committed to professional development, including working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if applicable.
• Patient, respectful and supportive, with excellent communication skills.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Positive, resilient, adaptable and able to respond to changing situations.
• Desirable: Experience in a school or residential setting, GCSEs in English and Maths, Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or knowledge of SEND practice.

What we offer

• A role with real purpose and daily impact.
• Fully funded qualifications and training.
• Generous pension scheme & life cover.
• Staff wellbeing sessions and support.
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals.
• Free on‑site parking.

Why work with us?

Be part of a supportive, passionate team, helping students achieve their potential while developing your own skills and career. Apply today and make a real difference every day!

C.V.’s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's recruitment portal.

For details please visit www.valenceschool.com > work for us or visit our recruitment portal on My New Term (https://mynewterm.com/school/Valence-School/119032 - please copy the address provided to visit our careers page).

The application form for this role will need to be completed on My New Term (we are unable to accept CV's).

It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full‑time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.

Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.

Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship and we are not a sponsorship organisation. For details, please read information for applicants.

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. Valence School is committed to valuing diversity and promoting 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).