Learning Support Assistant

Diverse Abilities; Poole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Auto-enrolment pensions

Paid accrued holiday

Cycle to work

Job summary

Diverse Abilities is seeking a dedicated helper for Langside School in Poole to support pupils with physical and learning disabilities and to assist the teacher with the curriculum.

The role involves helping pupils access the curriculum, assisting with personal care, monitoring safety, and implementing programmes from teaching, nursing and therapy staff. A Grade 4+ in Maths and English GCSEs is required, along with a nurturing, proactive, and enthusiastic mindset.

Qualifications

• Grade 4 or above in Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Essential skills: nurtuting and proactive, motivated and enthusiastic

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum
• Assisting pupils with personal care needs including feeding, exercise and personal care
• Monitoring pupils to ensure safety and following guidance
• Supporting programmes initiated by teaching, nursing and therapy staff

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always on hand to help their support network too - whether that’s family members or other professionals - we’ll always make sure we’re delivering the highest standards of care possible.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference in the lives of others, then look no further.

Hours are 8.45am - 3.45pm - Monday to Friday (term time only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Langside School. The school provides education and support to children with physical and learning disabilities. The role involves supporting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, as well as supporting the pupils with personal care needs.

This role requires staff to:

Supporting our pupils to access the curriculum.

Supporting and assisting our pupils with their personal needs - including feeding, exercise and personal care.

Monitoring our pupils, following guidance to ensure they are safe.

Supporting the implementation of programmes initiated by teaching, nursing and therapy staff.

Essential skills required:

Nurturing and proactive individual

Motivated and enthusiastic in making a positive contribution to our team

This role requires you to have a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English GCSE's (or equivalent

For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3*

Benefits and bonuses

• We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
• You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
• We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.

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