Support Assistant

We are looking for a Support Assistant to provide a student with EHCP specialist self-care and support during the College Day. This role is key to ensuring we provide a comprehensive supportive environment for students that promotes student wellbeing and educational success. This is a variable hours role and will depend on student timetables. Perhaps you have this flexibility or are only available for specific days. Please get in touch to discuss your availability if this is the case. Your duties You will:

• Assist with mobility and transport across the College site to ensure that lessons can be accessed effectively.
• Assist with personal care that may be required.
• Support the student with social/physical activities.
• Support students to engage in social and physical activities and provides targeted in-class academic support, including task differentiation, clear instructions, and encouragement to participate confidently alongside peers.
  
  Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English or GCSE grade 4 or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Personal Care Assistant
• The ability to act as a role model to students
• The ability to communicate to students effectively
  
  There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
• 33 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• A maximum of 5 College closure days
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted on-site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Online payslips