SEND Personal Care Assistant

Becker School

SEND Personal Care Assistant

Contract : Full-Time Term Time Only

Basic Salary : £20,422.00 - £22,160.57

Benefits : Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location : Becker School, Batley

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Batley could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people

About Us

Located in Batley, Becker School offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils with ASC / SEMH needs from 5 to 13 years old.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have several SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Job Summary

• Supporting children with special educational needs, providing learning, care and personal support.
• Work as part of the school team in the development of personal care programmes for pupils
• Assisting with daily routines like feeding, dressing, toileting (including nappy changes) and hygiene.
• Supporting pupils with learning, personal care and social interaction.
• Work proactively across the school to ensure that inclusive practices and good order are maintained in the classroom.
• Monitor pupils by observational assessment.
• Record and report on pupils' achievement, progress and development.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

High standard of general education including good proven numeracy and literacy skills

Experience

Successful relevant experience of working with children within a learning environment or within a nursery setting.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

What we offer

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

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