About The Role
Ark Victoria Academy is seeking a compassionate, proactive One-to-One and Mobility Support Assistant to support a pupil in Key Stage 3 and/or 4 with a physical disability and/or EHCP. Working closely with the SENCO, classroom teachers and external specialists, you will play a vital role in enabling access to learning, supporting personal development and ensuring the pupil’s safety, wellbeing and inclusion throughout the school day.
This role will involve supporting learning both inside and outside of the classroom, assisting with personal care, mobility and therapeutic programmes, and helping the pupil to develop confidence and independence.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working with children or young people with physical disabilities or additional needs within a learning environment.
- Experience in manual handling, supporting mobility and delivering personal care.
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
- Commitment to supporting the inclusion and achievement of all pupils.
Benefits
- Comprehensive programme of coaching and professional development for all staff.
- Twice the number of training days as standard.
- Wellbeing Wednesdays.
- On-site fitness suite.
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest‑free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or bicycles.
- Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.
Diversity and inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. Learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.
Safeguarding statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, visit https://www.arkvictoria.org/safeguarding/.
We will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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