Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

£18,794 - £20,344 (Actual Term time only salary. FTE £21,589 - £23,396

Permanent position

37.5 hours per week. Term time only.

Duties include:

• Delivering interventions assessed to be appropriate by the Speech and Language Therapist.
• Delivering training to parents/carers, staff and other relevant parties.
• Supporting the team in the production of resources and materials that support individual communication needs and the total communication approach used at Bradstow School.

• Creating, organising, delivering and monitoring all Makaton signing training to staff (including signing workshops to parents). Including monitoring of staff performance on a regular basis and providing input at induction programmes.
• Assisting in the assessment of young people including keeping comprehensive records of observations and assessments in accordance local, professional, organisational and National guidelines.
• Implementing individual and group interventions within the programme, making modifications and using own initiative as necessary to suit the young person’s needs whilst having due regard for cultural and linguistic differences and modes of communication including signs and symbols.
• Liaising with teaching and care staff to support functional communication and Speech and language programs and interventions while they work with students, supporting delivery of the 24 hour curriculum.
• Adhering to HCPC regulations and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
• Engaging in support and supervision sessions to reflect on practice enhancing communication and quality of service.

The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test.

Interviews with external candidates may be carried out remotely using Skype / Microsoft Teams.

Closing date: Thursday 22^nd October 2020 at 4pm

Interviews: Early/Mid November 2020

We look forward to hearing from you.

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant : Job Description

Farm Project Co-ordinator

£24,799 - £25,801

Permanent position

37 hours per week. All year round.

Duties include:

• Developing the farm and allotment projects, their maintenance and environment.
• Preparing resources for planting with the students i.e. ordering and identifying resources, organising rotation and identification of crops and plots, growing plants from seeds etc. on the farm and allotment.
• Managing mini-enterprise schemes relating to work related learning in association with the farm and allotment

• Working co-operatively with other support staff and taking guidance from teaching staff in relation to the behaviour management and communication of pupils and individual learning outcomes

• Supporting and co-ordinating programmes e.g. ASDAN and Work Related Learning, for individual and groups of pupils in relation to ‘on-site’ work experience on the farm and the allotment.

• Implementing, delivering and evaluating written educational programmes and individual learning outcomes devised in conjunction with the class teacher, and contributing to the written records of progress where appropriate e.g. Work Experience Diaries, evaluations, assessment and collecting evidence towards outcomes for young people in line with whole school assessment processes and evidence for learning etc.
• Developing individualised programmes for young people who may access the farm/allotment as part of their daily schedule.

• Participating in whole school staff development programmes including Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support, and other In-Service training provided by the school.

The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview, short literacy test and a presentation, the title of which successfully shortlisted applicants will be informed of prior to the interview. Candidates are advised to prepare for the presentation in advance. Interviews with external candidates may be carried out remotely using Skype / Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will involve a presentation & all applicants are advised to prepare in advance. Interviews with external candidates may be carried out remotely using Skype / Microsoft Teams

Closing date: Friday 16^th October 2020 at 4pm

Interviews: Late October/Early November 2020

We look forward to hearing from you.

Farm Project Co-ordinator : Job Description

Domestic Assistant – Part Time (Hours Negotiable)

Full time equivalent £17,364

Permanent position

Part time (hours negotiable), Term time only

The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive cleaning and laundry service for the school and the homes ensuring that the areas of work allocated are cleaned to the required standards as set by the school.

Closing date: Friday 16^th October 2020

Interviews: Late October/Early November 2020

Domestic Assistant – Part Time (Hours Negotiable) : Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

£9,273 – (Actual pro-rata, term time salary. Full time all year round equivalent £17,364) + enhanced weekend pay

Permanent position

23 hours per week, Term-Time only (38 weeks per year plus 5 days training totalling 39 weeks per year)

The purpose of this role is to assist Cooks in provision of meals to pupils and staff.

We are looking for a member of staff to work in our lively kitchen Monday – Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 8am – 12pm.

In addition, you will be required to commit to an additional two weeks during the school holidays if required, for which additional payment will be made.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16^th October 2020

Interviews: Late October/Early November 2020

Kitchen Assistant : Job Description

Keyworker – Extended Provision (All Year Round)

£23,923 - £26,413

Permanent position

41 hours per week. All year round

Working as part of the childcare team, this role involves providing care and support to students mornings, evenings and weekends, being a student’s Keyworker and some management responsibility.

The hours for this post includes some shifts starting from 7.30am, some finishes at 10.00pm and weekend work.

For this post you will need to be willing to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school.

Keyworker – Extended Provision (All Year Round): Job Description

Childcare Support Assistant

£21,588 (inclusive of 10% unsociable hours allowance)

Permanent position

41 hours per week, all year round.

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the residential unit where a named student, who has been identified as requiring additional support, resides during out-of-school hours. The duties will not be confined solely to the named student but also involve working with other students in the residential unit.

The hours for this post include split shifts, some starts from 7.30am, some finishes at 10.00pm and weekend work.

No formal qualifications or experience are necessary for this post, but the member of staff will be required to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school.

This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Childcare Support Assistant : Job Description

Team Support Worker - Education

£15,731 - Actual term time only salary (FTE £18,065)

Permanent position

37.5 hours per week, Term-Time only* (38 weeks per year plus 5 days training totalling 39 weeks per year)

*You will be required to work up to a maximum of two weeks for the school’s short term break provision if required, for which an extra payment will be made.

Using your experience of working with children and young people with Additional Educational Needs and Challenging Behaviour, you will work alongside colleagues to support a group of students in a classroom setting.

Awareness of the needs of, and experience of working with children and young people with Learning Difficulties, Autism and Challenging Behaviour will be a distinct advantage.

For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.

The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test..

This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Team Support Worker: Job Description

Individual Learning Support Assistant

£15,418 (Actual term time only salary, all year round equivalent £17,711)

Permanent position

37.5 hours per week, 08:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday, Term-Time only* (38 weeks per year plus 5 days training totalling 39 weeks per year)

*You will be required to work up to a maximum of two weeks for the school’s short term break provision if required, for which an extra payment will be made.

Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland in Broadstairs, Kent. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging using a Gentle Teach approach and engaging in reflective practice. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management as well as having been awarded the Gold standard for the Investors in People accreditation.

The aim of this post is to provide support to a named student and their classroom group during school hours. The duties will not be confined solely to the named student but also involve working with other students in the class. You will be required to take on responsibility for a variety of everyday tasks as directed by teaching staff.

With guidance from teaching staff you will work as part of the class team to implement all aspects of the students’ educational programme and will play an important role in safeguarding the students’ health and safety.

For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.

We offer a generous salary and benefits including:

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Investors In People Gold Accredited employer
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Thorough induction process
• Strong health and well-being focus
• Free meals with our young people
• Term time working

The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test.

Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks.

This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Individual Learning Support Assistant: Job Description

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