Learning & Care Support Assistant

The Loddon School Co; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide exceptional care and education for children in a nurturing environment. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing you to engage with children through play and educational activities. You will be responsible for supporting their independence, ensuring their needs are met, and fostering positive relationships with families and colleagues. With a commitment to continuous training and development, you will have the chance to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Join a team that values innovation, inspiration, and holistic care.

Benefits

7 weeks annual leave

Free meals on shift

Funded Level 2 courses

Enhanced overtime rates

Staff referral program

Minibus service in Basingstoke & Reading

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing quality care and education for children.
• Willingness to learn and promote safeguarding and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of care to the children.
• Support children’s independence with everyday tasks.
• Develop positive relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Passion for child care

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

HOURS: Full time & Part time opportunities available

Details:

Full time: 162.5 hours per month, working on a rolling 6-week shift pattern, with longer and shorter weeks. You will be working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.

Part time: 20 hours per week, across 2 days (one or both days of the weekend), working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.

What can we offer you?

• 7 weeks annual leave
• Free meals on shift
• Funded Level 2 courses
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Staff referral program
• Minibus service in Basingstoke & Reading

At Loddon, we offer home-based style education, with children learning through play and gaining new life skills. We see every opportunity as a learning opportunity and use positive working methods to engage children in learning and prepare them for adult life. We strive to ensure each child has an enhanced quality of life by being innovative, encouraging, inspiring, and holistic.

What will the role entail?

• Provide the highest standard of care to the children, ensuring all their needs are met.
• Participate in all activities including swimming, walks, educational activities, and trips out in the community.
• Support the children’s independence with everyday tasks and personal care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, external professionals, and colleagues.
• Attend mandatory training courses and other recommended training to support your own development.

What is essential for the role?

The ideal candidate would be passionate about providing quality care and education for the children, have a willingness to learn, have patience and understanding, and will ensure they always promote the safeguarding and welfare of the children. Having an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or an equivalent would be desirable; however, it is not essential.

Hours of work?

Full time: 162.5 hours per month, working on a rolling 6-week shift pattern, with longer and shorter weeks. You will be working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.

Part time: 20 hours per week, across 2 days (one or both days of the weekend), working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.

We want to give you the best opportunity to learn hands-on how to do your role to the highest standard. Initially, you will receive 4 weeks of training where you will shadow an experienced member of the team to allow you to learn and build relationships with the children. You will also attend weekly induction training sessions to support you with your new role.

Throughout your career at Loddon, you will continuously receive training and support to help you develop, as well as access to numerous courses.

The salary is based on full-time employment and is dependent on qualifications and experience within similar settings. The hourly rate for this role is between £11.52 – £12.16.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and have 9 months or more on their Visa. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share the same commitment. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks following Safer Recruitment.

Please note: We cannot currently offer sponsorship or switch sponsors.