Job description
Looking for Disability Support Assistant in Poole!
Job Title: Disability Support Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Eager to make a transformative impact on students' lives?
GSL Education are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Disability Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at a vibrant and welcoming school in Poole. This is your chance to be a key player in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties!
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class portions, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.
Why This Role is Exciting:
As a Disability Support Assistant in Poole, you will be at the heart of creating positive change for students with learning difficulties. Imagine being the guiding force that helps students unlock their full potential in a supportive and structured environment. You'll collaborate closely with teachers and other support staff to cultivate a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Strategies: Assist in the development and implementation of support plans, creating strategies and interventions uniquely designed for each student’s needs.
- Provide Direct Support: Offer one-on-one and small group support to students with learning difficulties, helping them understand and manage their challenges with your guidance and support.
- Monitor and Record Progress: Regularly observe and record students’ progress, ensuring they are making strides towards their goals and celebrating their achievements.
- Collaborate with Colleagues: Participate in meetings and discussions, sharing your insights and strategies to support each student’s academic and personal growth.
- Promote Inclusivity: Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and included.
- Engage and Motivate Students: Use a variety of support techniques to engage and inspire students, making learning an exciting journey.
- Maintain Communication: Keep accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other relevant parties.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant Experience: Prior experience in a similar role is essential, showcasing your understanding of the unique challenges and needs of students with learning difficulties.
- Effective Communication: Must be able to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, building positive and supportive relationships.
- Relationship Building: Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Patience and Empathy: A genuine passion for supporting students with learning difficulties, exhibiting patience and empathy in your interactions.
- Desirable Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or training in disability support (desirable but not essential).
To work with GSL Education as a Disability Support Assistant, you will need:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Disability Support Assistant role in Poole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Disability Support Assistant and help shape the future of our students!