Flexible Bank Special Support Assistant – Education

Hollybank Trust; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is seeking a Bank Special Support Assistant to join our specialist education team. You will support children and young people with complex disabilities to learn, grow and thrive within a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals, assisting with learning activities one-to-one or in small groups, promoting communication and independence, and contributing to inclusive activities and personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Experience with children/young people with complex disabilities.
• Level 3 childcare qualification (or willingness to complete after probation).
• Experience with non-verbal communication.
• Experience with children/young people with physical/learning disabilities in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people throughout the school day.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Assisting with learning activities one-to-one and in small groups.
• Working closely with Teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Promoting wellbeing, dignity and positive self-esteem.
• Supporting personal care and following individual care plans where required.
• Recording progress and celebrating achievements.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Willingness to train

Experience with complex disabilities

Level 3 childcare qualification

Non-verbal communication experience

Experience with disabilities in school

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is seeking a Bank Special Support Assistant to join our specialist education team. You will support children and young people with complex disabilities to learn, grow and thrive within a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals, assisting with learning activities one-to-one or in small groups, promoting communication and independence, and contributing to inclusive activities and personal care where required.