Intern Student Support Assistant

Are you committed to promoting the safeguarding and self-confidence of students in a charitable school and college environment geared to supporting physically disabled children and young people, to live as independently as possible? If so, read on!

Treloar’s are actively looking to connect with Student Support Assistants to support our students from January 2025 to July 2025, working across our Nursery, School, College, and residential services in, Alton, Hampshire. To thrive in this role, candidates will need:

• GCSE English and Maths, at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A flexible, adaptable working manner
• To be comfortable following precise details in time-sensitive environments
• To be able to, commit to an 8.30 am – 4.30 pm shift pattern.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, who are looking for a rewarding occupation change or experienced professionals, hoping to enhance their career. Whilst no two days will ever be the same, the Key duties of an Intern Student Support Assistant will include:

• Preparing materials for all lessons and clearing up afterward
• Helping “set up” students with a range of computer equipment
• Assisting with therapy programmes
• Collaborating with teachers/tutors to maintain good records of student progress
• Helping implement all aspects of individual care plans
• Supporting students in all aspects of daily living - including washing, dressing, bathing, showering and after toilet hygiene
• Assisting students with their nutritional requirements, e.g. serving meals, feeding, preparing drinks, meals and snacks
• Reinforcing the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all students

In return for their commitment, Student Support Assistants will receive:

• Excellent paid training and development opportunities
• Pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Health and wellbeing activities (gym/yoga/Zumba)
• On-site accommodation may be available upon request (T&C's Apply)
• Refer a friend scheme up to £500 (T&C's apply)
• Long-term career opportunities

Intern Student Support Assistant Job Description

Student Support Assistant Information Pack

How to apply

Please complete our online application form or please call our Recruitment Team on 01420 547400 ext. 3407 to discuss further.

Closing date: 08/12/24, however, applications will be ongoingly evaluated and this date may be brought forward.

Please be aware that we can only consider candidates with the legal right to work in the UK for this job position. Regrettably, sponsorship opportunities are not available for this role.

Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.