About this role
We are offering an exciting opportunity at The Skegness Academy to undertake structured training and development to enable you to support 2 students who require intimate care, physiotherapy and feeding support. This role will also give you the opportunity to support other SEND students across the age, ability and subject range. You will be joining a skilled, dedicated and supportive team of staff in our SEND faculty and a which supports inclusion, independence and meaningful progression for all students.
About us:
Skegness Academy is a Secondary Academy located in Skegness. All staff at the academy have high expectations and strive for quality and consistency so there are aspects of lessons which young people will see regardless of their age, ability or subject; they will always know what they are learning, why it is relevant and how they will know if they have succeeded. With ever-changing specifications weighted towards exams at the end of the course, it is very important that our preparation for exams is a marathon and not a sprint which is why we start early, building the knowledge, skills and resilience that our students need to succeed in life after compulsory schooling. We would be delighted to welcome you to visit to see us ‘in action’, with confidence that you will receive a warm welcome from our staff and students.
In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplaceA free digital wellbeing companion for all colleaguesA free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need itTrain & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academySupporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional ReviewGenerous public sector pension schemes for everyoneEye tests & Spectacles DiscountFamily friendly policies and time off for dependantsDedicated ECT support programmeAccess to savings in childcare costsGenerous annual leave allocationAutomatic pay progressionFree parking on all sitesPrinciples on workload & directed time for teaching staffProfessional Supervision for Academy LeadersIf this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.