Care Assistant

Job detailsJob roleOther support rolesVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart time: 31.25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm, TTTO 38 weeksContract typeFixed term - 9 monthsActual salary£16,017.00 - £17,576.00What skills and experience we're looking forThe Djanogly Learning Trust has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Care Assistant to join our team based at Kensington Junior Academy working 31.25 hours a week (8.45am - 3.30pm) term time only to provide 1-2-1 care for a child with SEN needs. This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.We are looking for someone who can:Work under the direct supervision of colleagues to meet needs of individuals or small groupsSupport pupils' learning activities including additional learning needs and developmentSupport pupils' physical and care needs to overcome potential barriers to learningSupport pupils' individual learning needs and development, e.g. cognitive and learning skillsGive immediate feedback to pupils and support colleagues in marking workSupport teachers and teaching assistants in assessing pupil progress and attainmentUndertake personal care and support of pupilsContribute to the health and well-being of pupilsEstablish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groupsUse planning from colleagues to regulate own workloadWhat the school offers its staffA culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respectedA skilled senior leadership team with a strong ethos of mutual support and challengeChildren who engage well and want to learnAn embedded whole trust commitment to professional developmentA skilled and experienced central service team who proactively support our academies, enabling educationalists to focus on our core purpose - teaching and learningA real commitment to work-life balance - we remember we are human beings first and educators secondGreat Trust benefits including: free parking, company paid healthcare, cashback on medical costs, travel and shop discounts and excellent training and development opportunitiesCommitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.