Student Support Practitioner

The Meadows; Brades Vilage; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brades Village seeks a dedicated individual to support students with special educational needs. Responsibilities include personal care, supervision during meals, and fostering a supportive school ethos. Ideal candidates should be patient and proactive, with fluency in English required. This position offers a nurturing team environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to fantastic resources

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with personal care, including toileting and feeding.
• Must understand the confidential nature of the supporting role.
• Required to be flexible and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during meals and recess.
• Assist students with personal care tasks.
• Fully support the ethos and aims of the school.

Skills

Fluent English

Patient and caring attitude

Proactivity and organization

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a hard-working, caring individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, fast-moving school. The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and committed team who enjoy working with SEND students. The Meadows School is an extended Sixth Form Day School. We provide education for students from the ages of 9 to 19 across the local authority. We cater for 215 students who have severe and complex special educational needs; many also have additional physical, medical and communication difficulties, including autism.

Below are extracts from our latest Ofsted Report July 2023: "Students make outstanding progress in communicating their needs and expressing choices independently." "Parents are thrilled with the ways in which the school supports them with their children's development at home."

Responsibilities

• Supervision of children at meal times, in the playground and support with personal care.
• Understand the confidential nature of this supporting role.
• Fully support the ethos and aims of our school.
• Be able to take direction, whilst working as part of a team.
• Be flexible, proactive and organised.
• Have a patient, caring and committed attitude.

Qualifications and requirements

• Support our students with all aspects of their personal care, including toileting and changing, as well as ensuring our students are fed in line with their individual needs.
• The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
• Salary: Grade C, SCP 5-8, £25,583 - £26,824 (Actual Salary, £9,254 - £9,828 pro-rata per annum).

Benefits

• A happy and supportive team environment.
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities.
• A wide range of fantastic resources.