Daytime Support Assistant for Disabled Students

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trust is seeking a Day Time Support Assistant to help children and young people with complex disabilities thrive in a safe, nurturing school setting. The role focuses on wellbeing, personal care, nutrition and independence during the school day.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support pupils with confidence and life skills, in a positive learning environment where every child is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is welcome but not essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow care plans and specialist guidance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Team player

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Hollybank Trust is seeking a Day Time Support Assistant to help children and young people with complex disabilities thrive in a safe, nurturing school setting. The role focuses on wellbeing, personal care, nutrition and independence during the school day.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support pupils with confidence and life skills, in a positive learning environment where every child is valued.