Education Assistant

Education Assistant

Job Type: Term Time, Part Time, Permanent

Location: Lewes, North Chailey

Salary: £17,550- £19,187 PA (32.5 hrs per week - 5 days) £10,530 - £11,512 (19.5 hrs per week - 3 days).

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (5 days); term time only, or 19.5 hours per week (3 days); term time only

Our client is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert staff create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in this School for an Education Assistant. This is an exciting role for the charity and offers the opportunity to support the teacher in creating opportunities for the young people to learn, each in their own individual way.

Key Responsibilities

• The safety, mobility, hygiene and wellbeing of the learners within the manual handling guidelines.
• Promote standards of care according to current protocols.
• Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all learners feel involved with tasks and activities.
• Actively encourage learners to act as independently as possible, encouraging them to fulfil their individual potential and promoting their self-esteem.
• Provide feedback to learners in relation to their progress and achievements under guidance from the teacher.
• Act as a link worker to learners, supporting and advocating on their behalf, meeting the learners’ needs in a way that recognises their opinions and wishes; participate in daily handovers.
• To assist with the development, planning and implementation of personal progress plans under the direction of the teacher; provide daily feedback.
• To support and be aware of learners learning in the wider curriculum e.g. outings, swimming, riding etc. as directed by appropriate staff.
• By agreement, support home tuition as required.

Skills &Qualifications

• Good basic understanding of Maths, English, IT and technology
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding your role and responsibilities within the team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• To be able to undertake daily manual handling of children and young adults, including pushing wheelchairs, standing frames and use of other equipment.
• Positive attitude towards diversity in general and specifically towards the rights, independence, inclusion and choice for children and young adults with complex needs
• Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults.
• Having a basic understanding of the care and support needs of people with physical disabilities and respecting them as individuals
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with disabilities
• Able to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities.

Benefits

• Discount facilities.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Death in Service benefit
• Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
• Onsite Café
• Free parking.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable charity, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.