Job Title: Student Support Assistant (SSA) – SEN School 🌟
Location: Westerham, Kent, UK 📍
Salary: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (includes holiday pay) 💰
Contract Type: Full-time & Part-time Available ⏰
Start Date: Immediate 🚀

About the Role:

Heart Teaching is hiring a Student Support Assistant (SSA) for a SEN school in Kent. In this rewarding role, you will support students with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and learning difficulties. Your role will be to help create an inclusive and nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. 🌈

You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide holistic support tailored to each student’s needs. 🤝

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in both learning and residential settings to promote their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development 🧠💪

• Assist with personal care tasks, such as toileting and mealtime support, ensuring dignity and respect 🙌

• Help implement individualized care plans to promote student independence 🌟

• Safely follow moving and handling procedures as per training 🛠️

• Monitor health and safety standards and report any safeguarding concerns 🛡️

• Use AAC systems (e.g., visual aids, assistive tech) to support students with communication difficulties 📱🗣️

• Collaborate with therapists and healthcare professionals to deliver specialized care and interventions 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

• Maintain accurate records and follow reporting procedures 📂

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge of SEN support practices and experience working with young people with special needs 👩‍🏫

• Physically fit to support students with mobility needs 🏃‍♀️

• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and students 💬

• A nurturing, resilient, and positive attitude 🌸

• Ability to maintain professional relationships and boundaries 🤝

• A commitment to promoting British values such as democracy, tolerance, and respect 🇬🇧

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one) 🛂

• Right to work in the UK 🏠

• Two professional references from the last 2 years 📑

• Willingness to complete the Vigurs vetting process to comply with safeguarding standards ✅

About the School:

This Ofsted Good rated school offers residential and day services to students aged 4-19 with physical disabilities and complex medical needs. The school provides a supportive, enriching environment where over 250 professionals work together to offer specialized teaching, therapy, and nursing care 🏫💙

Why Work with Heart Teaching?

• Competitive salary of £13.70 – £15.20 per hour 💸

• FREE ongoing training and CPD opportunities for career growth 📚

• £250 refer-a-friend scheme 💰

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare 🛡️

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and want to make a real difference, apply today! 💬

📧 Send your CV to careers@heartteaching.com
📞 Call 01732 494 808
🌍 Apply online at heartteaching.com

Important Information:

It is illegal to apply for roles involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so. Barred applications will be subject to legal consequences ⚖️