Support Assistant Job Consett area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Support Assistant
Grade 1, Point 3, £24,796 pro rata
Permanent, Term time only, Part Time, 32.5 hours Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
Required as soon as possible.

Villa Real School is an all age 2 to 19 years Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism.

The Governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Support Assistant to enhance the care and support in our school and who has knowledge of students with a high level of need.

A rare opportunity has arisen within our fantastic special school. We are seeking an ambitious Support Assistant to complement our class teams.

Villa Real is a truly wonderful place to work. It is a special place to visit and provides the children and families it supports great opportunities. Our children are taught via a bespoke curriculum that meets their needs.

We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment, and everyone is welcomed and respected. Our ethos and core values support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school and within the community.

Our ambition, and yours, will be that Villa Real will continue to be a centre of excellence for promoting the latest inclusive practices within education; locally, regionally and nationally. Our pupils deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, and in turn the special candidate will enjoy a fulfilling career, releasing your potential and maximising your impact in a forward thinking and innovative ethos.

The role:

Assisting with the learning in class as directed by a teacher

Leading 1:1 or small groups re: SALT, Physio and Occupational Therapy

Leading 1:1 or small groups in literacy and numeracy

Cleaning and changing of pupils and students who have poor or no bowel and/or bladder control

General hygiene and care of all pupils and students as necessary, assisting pupils with dressing/undressing, toileting, washing, showering, menstruation, nose wiping etc.

Hoisting and positioning of pupils/ students

1:1 feeding or group eating and feeding as directed assisting with the development of skills associated with independence, appropriate social behaviour and good manners

Assist with yard duty

Daily laundry

Cleaning and hygiene of specialist seating and or spillages

Escorting pupils to and from home/school transport or outdoor activities or trips

Preparation of drinks and the hygiene and care of all specialist feeding/drinking equipment in the classroom

Assisting with hydrotherapy, PE and other similar activities

Assisting as required by the Head Teacher in any way that is: consistent with the level and training of the job; for the benefit of the pupils and students and for the smooth running of the school.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Pay and leave

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

Number of “teaching” weeks – 38 weeks; plus
Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.

For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Closing date:
Friday 17th April 2026 at 9am
Interview date:
Friday 24th April

Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co. Durham
DH8 6BH

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