Student Support Assistant (REP)

VALENCE SCHOOL; Westerham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications and培训

Generous pension scheme

Staff wellbeing sessions

Retail discounts

Free on-site parking

On-site overnight staff accommodation

Job summary

Valence School is seeking Residential Education Support Staff to help students thrive in both classroom and residential settings. You will support personal, social, emotional and educational development while helping students gain independence and life skills.

Responsibilities include supporting students in education and residential contexts, following care plans, administering medications where needed and promoting a positive, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to work effectively in team and with multi-disciplinary staff.
• Willingness to study towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support students in education and residential settings to promote development and independence.
• Implement care plans and maintain communication with staff and departments.
• Assist with medications and medical interventions following procedures and risk assessments.
• Engage students in activities aligned with Preparing for Adulthood framework.
• Record information accurately and demonstrate a proactive, can-do approach.
• Move and handle students safely; support those with disabilities and complex medical needs.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English/Maths

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Valence School is looking for Residential Education Support Staff to help students thrive in both the class and residential settings. You will support students' personal, social, emotional and educational development while helping them gain independence and life skills. What you will do:

• Support students across both education and residential settings, promoting their intellectual, physical, social and emotional development, including personal care and mealtime assistance.
• Implement care support plans, promote independence and maintain effective communication with staff and multi-disciplinary departments to ensure consistency of care.
• Safely support students who require medical interventions, following all emergency procedures and risk assessments in both classroom and residential environments.
• Attend required training and undertake the preparation and administration of medication, including supporting gastrostomy feeds where needed.
• Enable participation in activities aligned with the 'Preparing for Adulthood' framework.
• Study towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable.
• Record and report information accurately and promptly, demonstrating a flexible, proactive, "can-do" approach to support students' learning, wellbeing and daily routines.
• The role will include a substantial amount of moving and handling and personal care.
  Physically capable of safely supporting students with disabilities and complex medical needs
• Patient, positive and adaptable with resilience and a flexible attitude
• Committed to professional development, including completing the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with strong safeguarding awareness
• Desirable: Experience in school or residential settings, GCSEs in English/Maths, Level 3 Diploma and knowledge of SEND.
• Monday to Friday: Hours worked on set shifts between 7am and 10pm FULL TIME : 40 hours per week : £25,018 actual gross p.a. PART TIME : minimum of 3 shifts per week : Combination of early and/or late shifts Pattern 1: Monday (12:30-22:00), Tuesday (12:30-22:00), Wednesday (07:00-14:30), Thursday (07:00-14:30), Friday (07:00-15:30) Pattern 2: Monday (08:00-15:30), Tuesday (07:00-14:30), Wednesday (12:30-22:00), Thursday (12:00-22:00), Friday (07:00-15:30),
• Fully funded qualifications and training
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff wellbeing 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