Student Support Assistant (Primary station - Springfield)

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme with?

Onsite gym and wellness

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Oaklands College is seeking a Student Support Assistant for the Springfield SEND team. This role is term-time only and involves hands-on support for students aged 16–24 with disabilities, delivering EHCP-based targets, managing behaviour and promoting independent living skills.

Responsibilities include 1:1 support, potential medication and personal care, and collaboration with tutors to track progress. Experience with SEND and mobility support is essential, with duties across classroom and

Qualifications

• Hands-on support for 16–24 year olds with disabilities, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Experience delivering EHCP-based targets and supporting behaviours.
• Medication and personal care experience may be required according to role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with session tutors to ensure SMART targets are met.
• Support students with complex behaviours to reduce incidents and improve self-regulation.
• Administer medication under nursing direction and support medical needs.
• Provide personal care as needed, including prompting and assistance.
• Assist students with independent living skills in community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Initiative

Multi-tasking

General education

Education

Good general education

Job description

A Student Support Assistant post in the Springfield SEND team at Oaklands College, covering three areas with Springfield as the primary post. The core work is hands-on support for 16 to 24 year olds with disabilities, learning difficulties and complex needs, delivering EHCP-based targets, managing behaviour and building independent living skills. At Springfield every student has 1:1 support, and the role can involve medication and personal care. Previous experience with this client group is essential, and the post is term time only.

What the job involves

• Work with session tutors to ensure students are working towards SMART targets derived from EHCP outcomes
• Support students with complex behaviours to reduce incidents and develop self-regulation of their emotional state
• Administer medication under the direction of the nursing team and support students managing their own medical needs
• Provide personal care, from full changing and hoisting to prompting students to wash their hands
• Support students in developing independent living skills in the community, including road safety, money and safe use of facilities
• Provide evidence of progress for EHCP reviews and keep student notes and observations on college monitoring software
• Keep student risk assessments current with the personal tutor and follow guidance on them at all times
• Assist students in classroom and practical activities such as worksheets, cookery, art, numeracy, literacy and music
• Support students with speech and language needs in conjunction with the speech and language therapy team
• Support students with mobility difficulties on site and off campus, including pushing wheelchairs for non-ambulant students
• Support therapeutic programmes such as physio and daily exercise routines
• Follow the safeguarding policy, pass on concerns in a timely manner and liaise with parents and carers

Experience

• Previous experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good standard of general education
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to use own initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Other

• Commitment to high-quality work with adults with disabilities and/or learning difficulties

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Access to Adult Community Learning courses
• Free onsite permit parking
• Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme
• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters
• Staff development days and annual awards