One-to-One Student Support Assistant

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Training and development

Pension & life cover

Staff well-being sessions

Discounts and meals

Free parking

Overnight accommodation for late/early

Job summary

Valence School is seeking a compassionate One-to-One Student Support Assistant to provide personalised support for students requiring extra assistance during the school day. You will work closely with students to help them reach their academic, social and personal potential while supporting independence and wellbeing.

The role offers full training, a supportive team, and opportunities for further qualifications as part of a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of supporting students with disabilities and personal care needs.
• Patient, resilient, flexible and positive.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with strong safeguarding awareness.
• Willing to follow procedures and uphold safety.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Procedural discipline

Education

GCSEs in English/Maths

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

SEND knowledge

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.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• A role with real purpose and daily impact
• 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

Why work with us?
Be part of a supportive and passionate team, helping students achieve their potential while developing your own skills and career. !

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)