One-to-One Student Support Assistant

VALENCE SCHOOL; Brasted; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff well-being sessions

Pension scheme & life cover

On-site staff accommodation (where/if

Job summary

Valence School is seeking a dedicated One-to-One Student Support Assistant to provide personalised support for students requiring additional assistance during the school day. You will work closely with students to help them reach their potential academically, socially and personally while supporting independence and wellbeing.

The role involves assisting with learning, personal care, medical needs and safeguarding, with full training provided. On-site parking and staff benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Patience, resilience and flexibility in daily tasks.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, personal care and development in line with care plans.
• Assist with medical or physical needs including medication and health support (training provided).
• Help students join activities and develop life skills.
• Communicate with staff and parents to maintain high care standards.
• Follow safety procedures and promote British values.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Patience

Job description

Are you compassionate, patient and motivated to make a real difference for our students? We are seeking a dedicated One-to-One Student Support Assistant to provide personalised support for students requiring additional assistance during the school day. This is a rewarding role offering the opportunity to work closely with students to help them reach their potential academically, socially and personally while supporting their independence and wellbeing. What you will do:

• Support the student's learning, communication, personal care and development in line with their care plans.
• Safely manage students requiring medical or physical support and assist with medication, gastro feeds and health needs, as required (full training provided).
• Enable students to join in activities and develop life skills.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents to ensure high standards of care.
  Physically capable of supporting students with disabilities and personal care needs.
• Patient, resilient, flexible and positive.
• Committed to professional development, including completing the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with strong safeguarding awareness
• Willing to follow procedures, maintain safety and uphold fundamental British values.
• Desirable: Experience in school or residential settings, GCSEs in English/Maths, Level 3 Diploma and knowledge of SEND.
• Fully funded qualifications and training
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff well-being sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking
• On-site overnight staff accommodation is available for those working a 10pm late shift followed by a 7am early shift