Overall purpose:
To support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum and support the pupils with personal care needs. To ensure the safekeeping and welfare of all pupils at all times.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
This role requires staff to
In relation to pupils/students:
1. Provide personal care to whatever level is appropriate for the pupil/student.
2. Encourage as high a level of pupil/student independence as possible.
3. Support pupils/students to use their chosen method of communication at all times.
4. Assist pupils and students with their feeding programmes
In relation to management/organisation:
5. Actively support our policy of continued personal professional development.
6. Report any changes in pupil’s or student’s behaviour or physical appearance which may give cause for concern.
7. Support all Langside School and Diverse Abilities Plus policies and working practices
8. Grade C and above English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
In relation to staff team:
9. Make a positive contribution to Langside’s multi team approach.
10. Support the implementation of programmes.
11. Attend any essential training or meetings.
12. Be an active participant in the appraisal system.
13. Act as a positive role model at all times.
These lists are not exhaustive, and the full details can be found in the job description above.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to thousands of retailer, restaurant, entertainment and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, and a cycle to work scheme.
We also provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including vouchers and additional paid time off.
Essential skills include
14. Interpersonal skills
15. Organisational and time management skills
16. Teamwork
17. Clear communication
18. Understands, values and respects people
19. Person centered approach
20. Physical ability to carry out necessary tasks
21. Problem solving
22. Self-management
23. Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent required