Valence School
Teaching Assistant - One-to-One Student Support - Term Time
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About Valence School
Valence School is a KCC Foundation day and residential Special School for children and young people aged from 4 to 19, with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).
Tasks
- Provide individualised needs for a student for which full training will be provided.
- Be responsible for enabling the student’s learning, promoting their independence and helping them achieve.
- Be a confident advocate, recognising the potential of the individual and championing their needs.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills and patience.
Requirements
- The role will include a substantial amount of moving and handling and personal care.
- Experience of complex physical and medical needs is not essential, as we provide comprehensive training.
- An aspiration to enable students to learn and achieve meaningful independence is required.
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Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application Process
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
For details please visit the Valence School > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.
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Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
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