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Vacancy Filler; Radcliffe on Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Supportive teams

CPD opportunities

My Contribution appraisal

Recognition of achievements

Job summary

South Nottinghamshire Academy seeks a caring Carer to support a student with additional needs. You will work with SENDCo, staff and families to deliver communication, personal care, mobility and emotional support throughout the day.

You will help implement EHCP outcomes, assist with therapy programmes, and promote independence, inclusion and wellbeing within a mainstream school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Comfortable with personal care, mobility support and therapeutic programmes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication, personal care, mobility and emotional support during the school day.
• Help implement EHCP outcomes and use specialist communication tools.
• Support physiotherapy and personal care programmes, promoting independence.
• Encourage social inclusion and emotional wellbeing for the student.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Empathetic

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Inclusion

Wellbeing

SEND experience

Job description

Carer - South Nottinghamshire AcademyRedhill Academy Trust pay scale Band 6 Scale points 29 - 32Actual salary: £18,907 - £20,048 per annum (Full Time Equivalent: £25,467 - £27,004)32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00 - 15:00) - Part time, Permanent, Term time only.Required from as soon as possible

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in a young person's life? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Carer to provide specialist support to a student, helping them to thrive both academically and socially within a mainstream school environment.

About you…

You will be a caring, patient, and resilient individual who is committed to supporting young people to achieve their full potential. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an empathetic approach, and a genuine desire to promote independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. Experience in supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable, and you will be comfortable assisting with personal care, mobility support, and therapeutic programmes whilst maintaining the highest standards of dignity, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

What we can offer…

At South Nottinghamshire Academywe’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Your role…

As a Carer, you will play a vital role in supporting a student to access all aspects of school life. Working closely with the SENDCo, Lead Communication Partner, teaching staff, parents, and external professionals, you will provide communication, personal care, mobility, and emotional support throughout the school day. You will help implement EHCP outcomes, facilitate the use of specialist communication tools, support physiotherapy and personal care programmes, and encourage the student's independence, social inclusion, and emotional wellbeing. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to have a direct and lasting impact on a young person's educational journey and quality of life.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.