About the Role
Supporting children with special educational needs, providing learning, care and personal support.
Work as part of the school team in the development of personal care programmes for pupils and assist with daily routines such as feeding, dressing, toileting (including nappy changes) and hygiene.
Work proactively across the school to ensure inclusive practices and good order are maintained in the classroom. Monitor pupils by observational assessment and record/report on pupils' achievement, progress and development.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist pupils in implementing their own personal care programmes during the school day, specifically in relation to practical support for personal hygiene, toileting and continence training and eating and drinking.
* Assist pupils with daily activities, such as washing, dressing, eating, toileting, including nappy changes.
* Provide practical assistance in relation to other identified physical needs e.g. dressing and mealtimes.
* Maintain and clean personal care equipment and materials, clothing etc.
* Maintain toiletry supplies.
* Provide personal assistance to identified pupils in physical/practical activities e.g. physical education, cookery, school trips and therapeutic activities organised by the school.
* Keep records related to personal care in conjunction with the appropriate teacher.
* Work in cooperation with other key workers involved in supporting the pupils' educational and health care needs under the guidance of the Class Teacher or other Deputy Head Teacher.
* Liaise with parents and carers to ensure continuity of care.
* Oversee pupils at play time and lunchtime.
* Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
Qualifications and Experience
* Good understanding of child development and the legal guidelines around safety, dignity and compliance.
* A mature and sensitive manner and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Be able to work calmly under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
* Be able to work confidentially, efficiently, and on own initiative.
* Be able to work as part of a team and to be flexible in approach to daily routine.
* Inform, persuade, inspire, and motivate pupils and provide feedback to professionals, parents, and carers as required.
* Hold a Learning Support qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above or equivalent (Desirable).
* Enhanced DBS Check (cost met by Polaris Community).
Knowledge
* Procedures to provide personal care support to children and young people.
* Ability to record any observations accurately as required.
* Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols.
* Knowledge or understanding of working with children with special educational needs, especially Autism or those with speech and language difficulties (Desirable).
Benefits and Development
* Commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
* Opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
* A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
* A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody.
Location
Located in Batley. Becker School offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils with ASC/SEMH needs from 5 to 13 years old. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the school is committed to providing each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years.
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