Day Time Support Assistant (School)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 5,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by employer

Initial DBS paid

Job summary

Hollybank School is seeking a Day Time Support Assistant to join our dedicated team, helping children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role focuses on wellbeing, personal care, nutrition and independence, within a multidisciplinary team that supports pupils to develop life skills and enjoy their school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people is welcome but not essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.
• DBS check and safeguarding procedures are part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people throughout the school day.
• Assist with eating, drinking and meeting individual nutritional needs.
• Provide personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Follow care plans and specialist guidance to support wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Help create a positive, safe and engaging environment for every child.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Reliable

Team player

Communication

Care for children with disabilities

Willing to learn

Job description

Location: On site / Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Community & Fan Engagement | Education
AnnualFixed salary:£ 4395.00
Salary details: Term Time Only

Are you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people thrive?

At Hollybank School, we're looking for a Day Time Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, helping them to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing and fun environment.

The role focuses on supporting pupils' wellbeing, personal care, nutrition and independence throughout the school day.

No two days are ever the same. You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, providing practical and emotional support while helping our pupils build confidence, develop life skills and enjoy their school experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children and young people throughout the school day
• Assisting with eating, drinking and meeting individual nutritional needs
• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Encouraging independence, communication and social development
• Following care plans and specialist guidance to support pupils' wellbeing
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Helping to create a positive, safe and engaging environment for every child

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and caring
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• A great team player with strong communication skills
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities
• Committed to providing exceptional care and support
• Willing to learn and develop through training and professional development opportunities.

Previous experience supporting children or young people is welcome but not essential. What matters most is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy. We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.