One-to-One Mobility Support Assistant

Job description / Role

Job overview

We are looking for a caring and committed 1–2–1 mobility support assistant to support our young people.

Your role will be to walk alongside them every day, helping with mobility, providing intimate care with dignity and respect, and encouraging them to reach their full potential in our care.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist with the development and implementation of personal profiles, behaviour plans, and personal care programmes for the said pupil.
• Attend to the pupil's personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters.
• Provide practical help including ensuring the pupil’s safety in activities such as swimming and educational visits/residential trips, and in practical subjects such as P.E., Science, Art, Drama, Music, and Design Technology.

School

Ark Boulton Academy is a vibrant and diverse educational institution located in the United Kingdom. We are committed to providing high-quality education and support to our students, helping them achieve their full potential.

Role

To work under the direct instruction/guidance of the leader of enhanced provision and classroom teacher to undertake work, care, and support programmes to enable access to learning for a pupil with a physical disability and educational health care plan. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Supervise and provide particular support throughout the day (including at break and lunchtimes) for a pupil(s) in Key Stage 3 and/or 4 with a physical disability or EHCP, or who is in the process of receiving an EHCP, ensuring his/her safety and access to learning activities.

Skills and qualifications

• Experience of working with children with a physical disability within a learning environment.
• Experience in manual handling, carrying out transfers, and delivering personal care.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development in the areas of supporting pupils.