School Care Assistant - Kingston Upon Thames
We are currently recruiting for a School Care Assistant to support children within an SEN school based in Kingston Upon Thames. The role will be working full-time to support students with moderate-severe Special Educational Needs who are in need of personal care such as feeding, washing, dressing and some medicating. Some students will be wheelchair bound and non-verbal. The activities are both on and off site to support children with their independence and being ready for life after leaving school.
The role will be based in a SEN school where most students will have 1:1 support if not 2:1 and will be in small groups and classes of a maximum of 10. Although this role is predominantly 1:1, there will be support when needed but as a School Care Assistant, you will be required to support children without supervision when needed.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with disabilities within some vicinity; whether that's as a Support worker, Healthcare assistant, Teaching assistant or in personal life.
Requirements:
Either live in Kingston or within a commutable distance
Have an enhanced child & adult DBS on the update service or be willing to get a new one
Have experience as a School Care Assistant, though not essential
Must have SEN experience
Be comfortable doing personal care when needed If successful, you will be a School Care Assistant throughout the entire academic year with the potential of...