Knowsley borough council

Special Support Assistant

22/01/2025
Other
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Deadline date:
£31067 - £32654 / year

Job Description

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

An opportunity has arisen in the Hearing and Vision Specialist Service to work collaboratively with the wider Inclusion Service to improve outcomes for Children and Young People requiring specialist hearing and/or vision support.

This will be achieved by supporting families, settings and schools ensure that children and young people’s needs are met within an inclusive environment and the key principles for inclusion are embraced.

As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will:

  • Promote the successful inclusion and learning opportunities in all educational settings.
  • Demonstrate and promote high expectations and aspirations for D/deaf and Vision Impaired CYP.
  • Raise awareness of duties and expectations in line with the Equality Act (2010)
  • Support in the provision of coaching, modelling and training as required, to ensure staff have the confidence, capacity and the necessary skills to include and meet the needs of CYP in their setting.
  • Support the implementation of service and national Vision and Audiology Curriculua, promoting a strong Deaf and/or Vision Impaired Identity.
  • Reflect on and review your practice and consider your professional and personal development in line with the Knowsley Values

Applicants must hold a recognised teaching assistant qualification.
British Sign Language qualifications at Level 2 or 3 would be an advantage.

Successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits:
Casual car user mileage payment.
Working within a supportive and team orientated environment, based in the Municipal Building at Huyton;
Access to working rewards including: cycle scheme, staff technology purchase scheme, discounted gym membership (with Volair), and a host of other local discounts.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Paula Harding at Paula.harding@knowsley.gov.uk / 07825 145125

Interviews are likely to take place on 11 February 2025

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

How to apply

Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.

You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

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Knowsley council

Special Support Assistant

22/01/2025
part-time
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Deadline date:
£31067 - £32654 / year

Job Description

Special Support Assistant

  • Employer: Knowsley Council
  • Salary: £31,067 to £32,654 pro rata, per annum
  • Location: Huyton Municipal, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UX
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
  • Hours: 32.4 hours per week.
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 02/02/2025 at 23:55
  • Reference: CVP 0260

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

An opportunity has arisen in the Hearing and Vision Specialist Service to work collaboratively with the wider Inclusion Service to improve outcomes for Children and Young People requiring specialist hearing and/or vision support.

This will be achieved by supporting families, settings and schools ensure that children and young people’s needs are met within an inclusive environment and the key principles for inclusion are embraced.

As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will:

  • Promote the successful inclusion and learning opportunities in all educational settings.
  • Demonstrate and promote high expectations and aspirations for D/deaf and Vision Impaired CYP.
  • Raise awareness of duties and expectations in line with the Equality Act (2010)
  • Support in the provision of coaching, modelling and training as required, to ensure staff have the confidence, capacity and the necessary skills to include and meet the needs of CYP in their setting.
  • Support the implementation of service and national Vision and Audiology Curriculua, promoting a strong Deaf and/or Vision Impaired Identity.
  • Reflect on and review your practice and consider your professional and personal development in line with the Knowsley Values

Applicants must hold a recognised teaching assistant qualification.
British Sign Language qualifications at Level 2 or 3 would be an advantage.

Successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits:
Casual car user mileage payment.
Working within a supportive and team orientated environment, based in the Municipal Building at Huyton;
Access to working rewards including: cycle scheme, staff technology purchase scheme, discounted gym membership (with Volair), and a host of other local discounts.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Paula Harding at Paula.harding@knowsley.gov.uk / 07825 145125

Interviews are likely to take place on 11 February 2025

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

How to apply

Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.

You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

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Special Support Assistant

15/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£19094 - £20357 / year

Job Description

Kingsdown School

Job Description: Special Support Assistant

Salary: Level 5 Point 8 – 12

Hours: Monday – Friday 8.45am – 3.45 pm – 39 weeks per year plus

paid holiday entitlement

Responsible to: Manager, Special Support Assistants

Reporting to: Class Teacher

Role of Kingsdown School:

Kingsdown School provides education for pupils aged 3 – 14 years who have severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and /or physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties. The central aim of the school is to enable every child to reach their maximum potential.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To work as part of a harmonious team to enable every pupil to achieve their maximum learning potential in all areas.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the pupils’ individual educational programmes, under the direction of the class teacher.
  • After training, to assist pupils with their individual care programmes which may include:- eating, drinking, tube feeding, toileting, changing dirty pads, dressing and undressing, suctioning, administering medication e.g., Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam.
  • At all times respect the dignity of every pupil.
  • Assist with recording and reporting as directed by the teacher.
  • Contribute to the writing of Annual Review Reports.
  • Manage pupils who display inappropriate behaviour; contribute to the writing, monitoring and evaluation of behaviour plans.
  • Contribute ideas to create appropriate, motivating activities in a stimulating environment.
  • When requested lead the class group under the direction of a teacher.
  • Always maintain a high level of hygiene and tidiness throughout the school.
  • Assist in maintaining health and safety standards for pupils and staff.
  • Be familiar with all school policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented.
  • After induction consistently use Makaton.
  • Assist and expect every pupil to communicate.
  • Report any incident or accident concerning pupils, staff or self to your line manager and to fill in the appropriate paperwork.
  • Be positively involved in the School Development Plan.
  • Attend training as directed by the Staff Development Co-ordinator.
  • Actively supervise pupils during lunch and break.
  • Accompany, support and assist pupils during off-site visits.
  • Actively participate in the school’s appraisal process.
  • Work alongside volunteers and students, and help to make them aware of the class routines and structure.

The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the HeadTeacher.

This job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties set out.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Each individual has a statutory responsibility to safeguard children and young people and adhere to the School’s Safeguarding Policy.

This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service paid for by the employer.

Kingsdown School

Person Specification: Special Support Assistant

Qualifications: It would be an advantage to have a qualification

in working with children e.g. NVQ in Health & Social Care, NNRB, Child Care Certificate and a minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English

Experience: To have worked with children with special needs. It would be an advantage to have worked in a school setting but this is not essential.

Skills and Attributes

  • Able to operate as a positive member of a team.
  • Have a positive attitude towards children who have special needs.
  • Have the ability to communicate clearly [verbally and written] to pupils, staff,

parents and other agencies.

  • Be physically capable of carrying out all the duties i.e. pushing wheelchairs,

moving and handling [after training has been given].

  • Willing to undertake any training relevant to the position.
  • Have initiative.
  • Show enthusiasm.
  • Show flexibility in order to cope in a variety of situations.
  • A sense of humour would be desirable.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £19,094.00-£20,357.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/01/2025
Reference ID: SSA 150125

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