Teaching Assistant (Student Support) One-to-One

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a Student Support Assistant for a part-time role. You will provide one-to-one support for students with additional needs, helping them achieve academic and personal growth. Key responsibilities include supporting learning, assisting with personal care, and encouraging student independence. Ideal candidates are patient, resilient, and have strong communication skills. Benefits include fully funded qualifications and a generous pension scheme, with applications accepted through the school's recruitment portal.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Fully funded qualifications and training

Retail discounts and subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Staff well-being sessions and support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and personal care needs.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Willingness to maintain safety and uphold fundamental British values.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and personal care in line with their care plans.
• Assist with medication and health needs after training.
• Enable students to engage in activities and develop life skills.

Skills

Physically capable of supporting students

Excellent communication skills

Patient and resilient

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if applicable)

Job description

ONE-TO-ONE STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT – Permanent Part Time, Term Time Role. 39 working weeks and 6.4 weeks paid holiday. 32.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. £12.60 per hour (£18,600 actual gross p.a.)

About this role

Are you passionate about helping students thrive? Valence School is looking for a Student Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students with additional needs during the school day and in residential settings. You’ll help students reach their potential academically, socially, and personally while supporting their independence and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Support students’ learning, personal care and development in line with their care plans.
• Assist with medication, gastro feeds, and health needs following training.
• Enable students to join in activities and develop life skills.
• Safely manage students requiring medical or physical support, following risk assessments.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents to ensure high standards of care.
• Study towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who is physically capable of supporting students with disabilities and personal care needs.
• Patient, resilient, flexible and positive.
• Committed to professional development and safeguarding.
• Excellent communicator with a caring and respectful approach.
• Willing to follow procedures, maintain safety, and uphold fundamental British values.

What We Offer

• A role with real purpose and daily impact
• Fully funded qualifications and training
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff well-being sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking
• C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's recruitment portal.

For details please visit www.valenceschool.com > work for us or visit our recruitment portal on My New Term (https://mynewterm.com/jobs/119032/EDV-2025-VS-63656 please copy the address provided to visit our careers page)

The application form for this role will need to be completed on My New Term (we are unable to accept CV's). It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.

Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.

Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship and we are not a sponsorship organisation. For details, please read information for applicants.

We are recruiting for this post on a rolling basis therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).