Overview
Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection. Our adopted college motto is “Believing is achieving”, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, and as part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Female Care Assistant vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.
The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends’.
What we’re looking for
* The ability to work as part of a team assisting in the personal care and management of female students with a physical disabilities and/or medical conditions.
* Actively contributes to a happy safe and supportive environment.
* Experience of and the ability to deal positively with young adults with SEND.
* Communication skills to positively and effectively communicate with students and listen to them.
* The ability to support our values and ethos and be a positive role model.
* A flexible and positive approach to challenge and change.
* Patience.
* The ability to show initiative and work independently.
* The ability to encourage students to improve their independence.
Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email: reception@hivecollege.org.uk.
What the school offers its staff
* Happy and enthusiastic staff and students who are proud of their college.
* A supportive working environment that promotes teamwork among the staff.
* A friendly and motivated staff team.
* A positive learning environment where young adults thrive in an outstanding college.
* A collaborative and inclusive culture.
* A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
* Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
* We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
* Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support.
* Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
* Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers.
* Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
* Onsite parking at all sites.
* We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TAs, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.
If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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