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Residential Assistant - Evening shifts

Job details
Posting date: 30 July 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Grade 7 pay point 11 - £14,427.38 per annum
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 29 August 2024
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PY
Remote working: On-site only
Company: eTeach UK Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1435057

Summary

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO SOME REALLY AMAZING CHILDREN, IN A PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY TEAM.
FULL PROGRAMME OF CPD OFFERED Why choose Ash Field Academy? Working at Ash Field will give you the opportunity to work in an exceptionally supportive environment with children who want to learn and make progress and alongside staff who recognise the importance of outstanding learning and support. Our pupils never fail to astound us with their exemplary behaviour, kindness and determination. We offer strong leadership to the academy who are committed to honest self-evaluation and continual improvement. They have a wide range of skills and are able to provide challenge and support in equal measure. Ash Field are committed to professional development for all and has a long history of successful involvement in ITT, ECT and NPQ programmes across the City and region through our outreach work. We offer a strong induction and CPD programme for the staff team. We believe this has a positive effect on motivation and effectiveness to help create a climate for learning which affects both outcomes for pupils and staff in school.Post: Residential Assistants – evening shifts Mon, Tue Wed and Thur. Start date: September 2024 (to be confirmed) Ash Field is a specialist Academy for children from 4-19 whose main presenting need is physical but usually associated with additional needs. The Residential department has an excellent national reputation following successive outstanding Ofsted reports and so it is a great place to learn and develop your skills and understanding. Our core aims for pupils who access the department are that they develop their independence, emotional self-regulation and social skills. Our staff work incredibly hard to support pupils to achieve these goals successfully. Please have a look at our website for more information. A positive attitude, enthusiasm and lots of energy is key to this role! To support learning and personal care needs to a group of children with physical disabilities 24 hours per week / 39 weeks (including 24 hours training)Post 1: 3.00 - 9.30pm Mon Tue, Wed & ThurPost 2: 3.30 – 10.00pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur Permanent position subject to satisfactory completion of a 12 month probationary period. Actual starting salary: Grade 7 pay point 11 - £14,427.38 per annum Appointment will be subject to Discovery Academy Trust pay and conditionsPlease note that for those candidates who are appointable yet unsuccessful, we may hold your information for similar positions that have the same criteria according to the person specification. These positions may be permanent or temporary. You will be asked to confirm if you are willing to be a ‘hold’ candidate; this will not affect your application for the position applied for. What we offer: Flexible working options Support for continuous professional development in the role Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning Highly committed and motivated Team A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun Free car parking Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range A defined benefit pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme - EAP Employee self-service portal Eyecare voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Dental support Gym discount Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust Excellent opportunities for personal and career development A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues Please note that all applications must be made by completing the Ash Field application form, clearly stating which post you are applying for. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. To apply please download the information pack and application form from the eteach website and submit your application via eteach or email the school office. Closing date: Tuesday 10th September 2024 Interviews: Tuesday 17th September 2024 More about Discovery Schools Trust Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.