One-to-One Student Support Assistant at Valence School

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Pension & life cover

Wellbeing sessions

Retail discounts

On-site parking

Overnight accommodation

Job summary

Valence School is seeking a compassionate One-to-One Student Support Assistant to provide personalised support for students requiring additional assistance during the school day.

You will help with learning, communication, personal care and development, while promoting independence and wellbeing in a safe, supportive environment for every student.

Valence School supports staff development with fully funded qualifications and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion across the school.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of supporting students with disabilities and personal care needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with safeguarding awareness.
• Commitment to professional development, including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if applicable.
• Willing to follow procedures, maintain safety and uphold British values.
• Patient, resilient, flexible and positive.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, communication, personal care and development in line with care plans.
• Safely assist with medical needs, medication, gastro feeds and health requirements as needed.
• Enable students to join activities and develop life skills.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding

British values

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Level 3 Diploma (Desirable)

Job description

About this Role

Are you compassionate, patient and motivated to make a realdifference for our students? We areseeking a dedicated One-to-One Student Support Assistant to provide personalisedsupport for students requiring additional assistance during the school day. This is a rewarding role offering theopportunity to work closely with students to help them reach their potentialacademically, socially and personally while supporting their independence andwellbeing.

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 thoseworking a 10pm late shift followed by a 7am early shift

Why work with us?

Be part of a supportive and passionate team, helpingstudents achieve their potential while developing your own skills andcareer.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. We value diversity and promote equalityfor all. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and onlinechecks undertaken. The successful applicantwill require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitationof Offenders Act)