Education Support Assistant - Swanley, United Kingdom - Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy

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Swanley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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JOB DESCRIPTION

School Name:
Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy

Job Title:
Education Support Assistant

Reports To:
Senior Education Support Assistant

Parkwood Hall is a residential and day school for pupils aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe

learning difficulties and other complex needs including autism and language difficulties. We are

passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and pupils are valued and supported

so that we can all 'grow, learn and flourish.'

Parkwood Hall aims to provide an outstanding and supportive learning environment which challenges

students to achieve success. The core learning values, which are at the centre of the curriculum, focus

upon developing the student's resilience and ability to make informed life choices.

Job Purpose
To support students ensuring that they are able to participate in activities and education in the

classroom, in residential areas and out in the community.

To provide a safe environment, emotionally and physically, for the students within the guidelines and

procedures of Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy.

To have a sound knowledge of the school's child protection procedure. To be aware of the signs and

symptoms of abuse and report any suspicions including malpractice.

To be a good role model setting an example to the students.
To provide a safe environment: emotionally and physically which will require the need to monitor

the behaviour of others.

To provide specific support, assistance and personal care as required by students.
In an emergency to support a student in travelling to and from home or hospital and to supervise if

unwell.

To help train students in particular tasks of personal hygiene, which may involve intimate care.
To support colleagues in the implementation of behaviour management following careful guidelines

as required.

To liaise with fellow professionals in the school in order to maintain continuity of support for

students.

To play an active role in encouraging children and young people to progress towards independence

and self-care.

To collaborate on, and contribute to the planning and implementation of programmes aimed at

fostering student development.

To promote those activities that meet the needs of the young people at Parkwood Hall Cooperative

Academy.

To foster a sound multidisciplinary approach through good communication both internally and

externally.

To take a full part in supervision sessions.

Welfare Support

To be responsible for the wellbeing of any student in the school.
To have an awareness of the emotional needs of the students and to use this awareness in

strategies for managing behaviour.

To support physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and other professionals as directed.
To supervise students if unwell.
To help train students in particular tasks of personal hygiene, which may involve intimate care.
To support colleagues in the professional restraint of students following careful guidelines as

required.

To liaise with fellow professionals in the school in order to maintain continuity of support for

students.

Administration and Professional Development

To participate in maintaining necessary information on students such as class records, assessments,

IEPs and profiles.

To attend staff meetings.
To participate in the current performance management system in place in the school to support

training and mentoring needs.

General Responsibilities
To ensure that items of concern relating to Health and Safety are reported as per the current

procedures and policies.

To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy. The nature of the

working environment entrusts people with confidential information. Any breach of this confidentiality

will constitute gross misconduct.

To co-operate with all Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy staff in maintaining good relationships

with outside agencies and the general public in order to promote and uphold the school's image.

To perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the position as requested

by the Principal, Deputy Principal or Assistant Principal/ Residential Education.

This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities

with the postholder.

General Information:

Equality of Opportunity

As a member school staff to take individual and collective

professional responsibility for reinforcing and promoting a

working environment free from discrimination,

victimisation, harassment and bullying

Ensure the development and progression of equality within

the sphere of responsibility of this post and the fair and

equal treatment of all colleagues, children, parents and

visitors.

Confidentiality and Data

Protection