Academic and personal care assistant
Posting date: | 29 October 2024 |
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Salary: | £12.5 to £16 per hour |
Additional salary information: | Holiday pay |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 28 November 2024 |
Location: | Leyton, London, E17 4JB |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
Job type: | Temporary |
Job reference: | JN -102024-213855_1730217106 |
Summary
Job Opportunity: Academic and Personal Care Assistant - SEN & SEND Support
Location: East London
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Type: Temporary - Ongoing
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you passionate about helping students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities (SEND) succeed academically and personally? Join our inclusive team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners!
We are urgently seeking an Academic and Personal Care Assistant to support students with SEN and SEND in both their educational progress and personal care needs. If you have a heart for supporting young people and want to be part of a dedicated team, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Support: Assist students in the classroom, helping them to engage with lessons and activities, and provide one-to-one academic support where needed.
- Personal Care: Offer assistance with personal care tasks such as mobility, toileting, dressing, and feeding, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Adapted Learning: Work with the teaching and SEND teams to modify learning resources and create an accessible environment that meets the needs of individual students.
- Emotional Support: Build trusting relationships with students, offering encouragement and understanding to help them overcome challenges and reach their goals.
- Inclusive Environment: Promote independence while ensuring that students feel supported and included in all aspects of college life.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, SENCO, therapists, and families to ensure students receive holistic care and support that meets their academic and personal needs.
What We're Looking For:
- GCSE Qualifications
- Experience in supporting students with SEN and SEND in an educational or care setting.
- Compassionate and Patient: A caring approach and the ability to remain calm and positive in a variety of situations.
- Adaptability: Willingness to assist with both academic tasks and personal care, ensuring the well-being of students at all times.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents, adapting to the needs of each individual.
- Team Player: You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide the best possible support for our students.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service
Why Work With Us?
We value diversity, inclusion, and the potential of every student. This role is your chance to join a supportive and enthusiastic team that works hard to create a nurturing environment where every student can flourish.
You'll be making a real difference, not just in the classroom, but in the daily lives of students who rely on your support to help them navigate college life with confidence.
Apply Today!
This is an urgent vacancy, and we are keen to fill it as soon as possible. If you're ready to take on this rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.