25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am-3.00pm, term time only plus 6 Inset Days, Permanent. Bank hours also available
Salary: £24,027 per annum (full time equivalent), actual salary £13,964 per annum, plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.
About Us:
Two Bridges Academy opened in September, and in our first five months we have begun to establish exceptional educational experiences for our pupils. We are now entering our next phase of growth, as pupil numbers increase in September.
We specialise in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Pupils may also have co-existing conditions such as autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or complex medical needs.
We are looking for Carers who share our passion for fostering a learning environment which nurtures, challenges and celebrates every pupil.
Role overview:
As Carer you will play a key role in making a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils and their families. You will do this through supporting pupils with their self-care and physical needs and enabling them to take steps towards increasing their independence.
You will also have opportunities to contribute to the delivery of learning and activities related to the smooth throughout the day. You will be instrumental in recognising the progress each pupil makes and sharing information with the class teacher.
Why join us?
• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose-built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
To become part of the next stage of our journey, get in touch today.
Safeguarding Statement
Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.
Equality information:
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.