Overview
You will provide individualised needs for a student for which full training will be provided and will be responsible for enabling the student's learning, promoting their independence and helping them achieve.
Responsibilities
* The role involves significant physical support, including moving and handling of children and young people with physical disabilities.
* Assist with the moving and personal care as required.
* Support students' learning, independence and wellbeing as part of a holistic approach to education.
Requirements and considerations
* Are you physically able to carry out these responsibilities? If not, please give details including any reasonable adjustments.
* Using the job description and person specification as a guide, please explain how your skills, experience and personal qualities make you a good fit for this role. In your answer, give examples of how you could support students’ learning, independence and wellbeing.
* You will need to be a confident advocate, recognising the potential of the individual and championing their needs along with possessing exceptional communication skills and patience.
* The role will include a substantial amount of moving and handling and personal care. Although experience of complex physical and medical needs is not essential, as we provide comprehensive training, an aspiration to enable students to learn and achieve meaningful independence is encouraged.
About Valence School and benefits
Valence School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings.
We offer a supportive, friendly working environment in a country school setting and the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Valence students. Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions, subsidised meals, free on site parking...
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