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.
Is 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 > work for us or visit our recruitment portal on My New Term - 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)