Student Support Assistant

Monday to Friday: Hours worked on set shifts between 7am and 10pm

FULL TIME : 40 hours per week : £24,528 actual gross p.a.

PART TIME : minimum of 3 shifts per week : Combination of early and/or late shifts

Pattern 1: Monday (12:30-22:00), Tuesday (12:30-10:00), Wednesday (07:00-14:30), Thursday (07:00-14:30), Friday (07:00-15:30)

Pattern 2: Monday (08:00-15:30), Tuesday (07:00-14:30), Wednesday (12:30-22:00), Thursday (12:30-22:00), Friday (07:00-15:30)

Please indicate when applying, your preferred working hours (Full time or Part time)

About this role

Valence School is looking for Residential Education Support Staff to help students thrive in both the class and residential settings. You will support students’ personal, social, emotional and educational development while helping them gain independence and life skills.

What you will do:

• Support students across both education and residential settings, promoting their intellectual, physical, social and emotional development, including personal care and mealtime assistance.
• Implement care support plans, promote independence and maintain effective communication with staff and multi-disciplinary departments to ensure consistency of care.
• Safely support students who require medical interventions, following all emergency procedures and risk assessments in both classroom and residential environments.
• Attend required training and undertake the preparation and administration of medication, including supporting gastrostomy feeds where needed.
• Enable participation in activities aligned with the ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ framework.
• Study towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable.
• Record and report information accurately and promptly, demonstrating a flexible, proactive, “can-do” approach to support students’ learning, wellbeing and daily routines.
• The role will include a substantial amount of moving and handling and personal care.

Who we are looking for:

• Physically capable of safely supporting students with disabilities and complex medical needs
• Patient, positive and adaptable with resilience and a flexible attitude
• Committed to professional development, including completing the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with strong safeguarding awareness

Desirable: Experience in school or residential settings, GCSEs in English/Maths, Level 3 Diploma and knowledge of SEND.

What we offer:

• A role with real purpose and daily impact
• Fully funded qualifications and training
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff wellbeing sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking

On-site overnight staff accommodation is available for those working a 10pm late shift followed by a 7am early shift

Why work with us?
Be part of a supportive and passionate team, helping students achieve their potential while developing your own skills and career. Apply today and make a real difference every day!

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.  Valence School is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken.  The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).