Student Support Assistant

Part Time (16 - 35 hours per week)

£22,072.00 - £23,319.00 per annum starting salary (Pro rata for part time)

Treloar’s is a charity which runs one of the UK’s largest specialist education centres for young disabled people to live and learn. Through our school and college, we offer students the opportunity to fully take part in life and achieve their aspirations.

We seek to recruit people who are passionate about supporting physically disabled children and young people. These roles include assisting the students in a residential boarding house and in classrooms within our school or college.

We offer a range of flexible working opportunities that enables you to balance your work and personal life.

The roles we offer are:

• Classroom based Student Support Assistant 9am-3:30pm/4pm, Mon-Fri
• Evening Student Support Assistants
• Midday Assistant Position, 10am-2:00pm, Mon-Fri

Student Support Assistant job description

Midday Assistant Job Description

Student Support Assistant Information Pack

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Helping students with all aspects of daily living
• Assisting with nutritional and feedings requirements
• Supporting students to reach their goals
• Working closely with Healthcare Professionals
• Documenting care using our user-friendly mobile notes
• Personal care including washing, dressing and toileting

Our values matter to us and so do you

Take a look at what being a Student Support Assistant means to Donna

Training and Benefits

Unlock your potential with our extensive training program. You will acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed, covering areas like safeguarding, equality and diversity, and Oliver McGowan training. Additionally, you will enhance a range of transferable skills, such as feeding techniques and safe moving and positioning practices, all while being supported towards a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification.

If you aspire to advance your career, there are pathways to management positions in residential care or opportunities to transition into roles such as class technician or teacher. The hands-on experience you’ll acquire while working with young individuals with disabilities will equip you with essential skills for your professional journey. You’ll also collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including qualified nurses and therapists.

We value your dedication and offer an impressive benefits package that includes flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension plan, a health cash plan through HSF, paid sick leave, and a generous holiday allowance.

Joining Treloar’s means you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled young people.

Apply today or reach out to us for more information!

Other Benefits:

• On Site accommodation may be available upon request (T&C's Apply)
• Term Time only contracts
• Guaranteed Hours – Full or Part Time / Days, Nights, Evenings & Weekends
• Occupational Maternity Pay (T&Cs apply)
• Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plan & Retail & Supermarket Discounts
• Critical Illness Cover & Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday & Sick Pay
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free Enhanced DBS Check

For more information about our staff benefits please visit Why work with us | Treloar School & College

How to apply

Please click the Apply Now button below to complete our online application form or please call our Recruitment Team on 01420 547400 ext. 3407 to discuss further.

Application Form Guidance

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.

For access to the child protection policy and practices of the school or college, as well as the policy regarding the employment of ex-offenders, please click on the following 

LINK

Registered charity number 1092857.