What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential personal care to our students, including assistance in the bathrooms. Beyond personal care, you may provide some pastoral support so strong communication and written skills are desirable, as they will enable you to connect effectively with our students and contribute to their overall well-being.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• 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 schools
• We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Lunchtime Supervisors, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers
Further details about the role
Salary will be pro rata for weeks and hours worked.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wilson Stuart School 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion