Specialist Pupil Care Assistant at Woodnewton- a Learning Community

Woodnewton A Learning Community; Corby; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance program

Bespoke CPD

LGPS/Teacher pension

Discount on gym membership

Cinema tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Woodnewton A Learning Community is seeking a dedicated individual to advocate for a pupil with complex medical needs. You will provide personal care, support wellbeing, and promote inclusion so the pupil can access learning and participate fully in school life.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care and support. The role requires empathy, reliability and resilience, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of

Formación

• Experience supporting children with personal care and additional needs.
• Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity and professionalism.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Remains calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Committed to promoting pupil independence, wellbeing and inclusion.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with personal care, wellbeing and inclusion to access learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Conocimientos

Experience with personal care

Empathy

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Descripción del empleo

About this Role

Woodnewton is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone, we know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are currently looking for a person who can be an advocate for a child with complex medical needs. The role will involve building a relationship with the pupil, supporting not only her intimate care needs but also emotional resilience. Ideally the person appointed would have a qualification/background of working in health and social care.

In this rewarding role, you will support pupils with personal care, wellbeing and inclusion, helping them to access learning and participate fully in school life. You will work closely with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the highest standard of care and support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with personal care, medical or additional needs.
• Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity and professionalism.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Remains calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Is committed to promoting pupil independence, wellbeing and inclusion.

Please see the job description for further details.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and play a vital role in helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

We can offer:

• enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance program
• bespoke CPD
• auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension
• discount on gym membership
• cinema tickets
• cycle to work scheme
• and much more

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check

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