Our Personal Support Assistants are a key part ofthe support team at Severndale, enabling our learners’ personal care needs to be metin a compassionate, hygienic and dignified way, so that they are clean,comfortable, happy and ready to learn in their classrooms. We want our learnersto be as independent as possible, working to toilet train where their needsallow. Our PSAs are part of a team, who work together effectively to providecare across the academy, with each PSA usually allocated to a small number ofclasses, often working with a partner, managed by our Lead PSA.
The successful candidate will effectively support thepersonal care needs of pupils, with 25 hours workedfrom 09:30 to 14:30.Although we are currently recruiting aimed at Monkmoor campus, you may beexpected to work at either Monkmoor (Shrewsbury) or Futures (ShrewsburyCollege, London Road) depending on the needs of learners.
As part of the Pupil Support Assistant role overlunchtimes you will assist pupils with play, welfare and feeding of anindividual or small group of pupils. This will involve accessing training tosupport learners with different eating and drinking needs.
Skills required:
- Ability to buildgood relationships with children, staffand parents
- Excellent verbal communication
- Excellent listening skills
- Organisational skills
- Positive whilst workingunder pressure
- Ability to effectively use manual handlingtechniques including hoisting (when trained).
You should be an energetic, enthusiastic and committedprofessional who is flexible and reliable and able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establisheffective working relationships at all levels, particularly as a member of ateam. You should have the relevantskills and personal qualities such as being dynamic and proactive to undertakethe range of duties and the abilityto work accurately and consistently.
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Pupil Support Assistant in Shrewsbury employer: Severndale Specialist Academy
Severndale Specialist Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from access to the Schools Advisory Service and a comprehensive Teacher Pension scheme. Located in Shrewsbury, this multi-site special school offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of over 430 young people with special educational needs, all while being part of a collaborative and caring community.
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Severndale Specialist Academy Recruitment Team
