About Us
Located in Batley, Becker School offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils with ASC / SEMH needs from to years old.
With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide 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 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have several SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that % of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Job Summary
1. Supporting children with special educational needs, providing learning, care and personal support.
2. Work as part of the school team in the development of personal care programmes for pupils
3. Assisting with daily routines like feeding, dressing, toileting (including nappy changes) and hygiene.
4. Supporting pupils with learning, personal care and social interaction.
5. Work proactively across the school to ensure that inclusive practices and good order are maintained in the classroom.
6. Monitor pupils by observational assessment.
7. Record and report on pupils’ achievement, progress and development.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
8. 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
9. Assist pupils with daily activities, such as washing, dressing, eating, toileting, including nappy changes
10. Provide practical assistance in relation to other identified physical needs
11. Maintain and clean personal care equipment and materials, clothing etc.
12. Maintain toiletry supplies
13. Provide personal assistance to identified pupil/pupils in physical/practical activities, cookery, school trips and therapeutic activities organised by the school
14. Keep records related to personal care in conjunction with the appropriate teacher
15. 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
16. Liaise with parents and carers to ensure continuity of care
17. Oversee pupils at play time and lunchtime.
18. 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
High standard of general education including good proven numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Successful relevant experience of working with children within a learning environment or within a nursery setting.
Skills and Abilities
19. Good understanding of child development and the legal guidelines around safety, dignity and compliance.
20. A mature and sensitive manner and excellent interpersonal skills
21. Be able to work calmly under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations
22. An ability to work confidentially, efficiently, and on own initiative
23. Be able to work as part of a team and to be flexible in approach to daily routine
24. Be able to inform, persuade, inspire, and motivate pupils and provide feedback to professionals, parents, and carers as required
Knowledge
25. Knowledge of procedures to provide personal care support to children and young people
26. Ability to record any observations accurately as required
27. Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
28. Having the knowledge or understanding of working with children with special educational needs, especially Autism or those with speech and language difficulties. (Desirable)
29. Hold a Learning Support qualification at NVQ Level or above or equivalent (Desirable)
What we offer
30. A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
31. A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
32. An 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
33. A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes