Job Description
Treloar’s School & College are committed to providing opportunities for some of the most physically disabled young people in society to help them realise their potential. In order to do this we rely on a large and dedicated team of staff. Our team are committed to Treloar’s vision:
‘To create a world where physically disabled young people learn to take control of their lives and dare to dream’.
We are extending the opportunity for individuals to work with us who would like to join our team as Apprentice Student Support Assistants. If you are passionate about supporting young people with physical disabilities and would like to develop a rewarding career in a stimulating and vibrant environment, we are waiting to hear from you.
Main Purpose of Job
Student Support Assistants (SSAs) work under the direction of teacher/tutor and Residential Manager and their main purpose is to assist students who need help because of their disabilities.
KEY TASKS
Classroom
- Preparation of materials for all lessons and clearing up afterwards e.g. photocopying, laminating, assisting with classroom displays and preparing teaching materials
- Helping “set up” students with a range of computer equipment
- Assisting with therapy programmes
- Working alongside the therapists to encourage students to effectively access the whole curriculum
- Guiding students in carrying out the work set by the teacher (this may be as the person in charge of a small group with no teacher present)
- Helping with maintenance of teaching aids and equipment in classrooms
- There is a requirement for SSAs to scribe or invigilate during examinations up to GCSE or A Level standard
- Support teachers/tutors in maintaining good records of student progress
Care Support Duties
- To help implement all aspects of individual care plans, including the administering of drugs and medication, in line with required Trust policy and procedure
- To encourage the students to do as much as possible for themselves by guiding them and showing them what to do when necessary
- Helping students in all aspects of daily living including washing, dressing, bathing, showering and after toilet hygiene
- Implement the individual Young Persons Plans
- Assist students with their nutritional requirements, e.g. serving meals, assisting with feeding, preparing drinks, meals and snacks
- Assisting in changing students and participating in PE and Swimming (personal circumstances will be considered);
- To assist students to achieve their ILP/IEP goals
- To keep robust records in line with regulatory requirements
Trips/Visits
Assisting with outings that are taking groups or individual students off site.
Other duties
- To support the Trust in safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all students
- To comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
- To maintain and develop own professional knowledge and awareness
- To undertake any other such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required and any other responsibilities, which may from time to time, be delegated by your manager
A job description is not a rigid or inflexible document but acts to provide guidelines to the duties expected while in the post. This job description will be reviewed and amended in the light of changing professional demands.
Personal Qualities :
- Ability to understand or to develop an understanding of the needs of children/young adults with a disability
- Willingness to support the students in developing independence skills and self-advocacy
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Must be able to show initiative
- Ability to stand back from a situation and let a student try something for themselves
Skills Required :
- Basic computer knowledge
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Future Prospects : Full on the job training provided and the opportunity to progress (salary increase upon completion of Children & Young People's Workforce Level 3).
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