Physical Disability Support Assistant

Woodrush High School, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JW

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  November/December

• Closing date

  2 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 30 Hours per week (8:30am to 3:00pm) over 5 Days. Term Time Only + plus 5 INSET days Flexibility is required to fulfil an additional 2 hours a week (currently Monday and Tuesday 3pm-4pm) to support afterschool commitments. This will be reviewed each term.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £14,822 to £15,091

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual to work with an individual child with physical limitations, in accordance with the child’s Education Health and Care Plan where appropriate, and/or groups of children with additional needs as directed by the SENCO. To provide support to the SENCO/Teacher across a range of child centred activities to promote child development and learning.

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
• NVQ level 1 minimum or equivalent, relevant to the post
• Manual handling including hoist and evac chair usage

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive salary.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Training and personal development opportunities.
• Subsidised on site gym memberships.
• On site cafe/canteen.
• An opportunity to work in a continuing developing school.

Further details about the role

We are looking for a person who has:

• Ability to assist Female student with physical disabilities access school facilities using hoist equipment.
• Flexible approach to supporting students needs within the context of their SEN profile
• Ability to supervise the activities of students individually and in groups to ensure their safety
• Supportive nature to work with students with specific or complex needs.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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Associate Application Form.docx - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

Physical Disability Support Assistant 2023.pdf - 539 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodrush High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Woodrush High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@woodrush.org
• Phone number: 01564823777
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodrush-high-school (opens in new tab)

Situated in a pleasant suburban area on the borders of Birmingham, Solihull and Worcestershire (only 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M42), Woodrush High School is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed Academy and has an excellent reputation locally and nationally. We are a designated Training School committed to educational innovation and we enjoy working partnerships with many schools locally and across the region.

Arranging a visit to Woodrush High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@woodrush.org.

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