Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) (Ysgol Robert Owen)

Salary: Grade 5 Point 7 to Point 9 £27,274 to £28,153 per annum pro rata £14.13 to £14.59 per hour

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) (Ysgol Robert Owen)
Job description
HEALTH, HYGIENE & HYDRO CARE ASSISTANTS
4 Hours a day - 5 days a week
Here at Ysgol Robert Owen we have an incredible school filled with amazing young people with additional learning needs. To ensure our students get the best out of their day, in a way that benefits them, we are looking for HHCA's to support with Health, Hygiene & Hydro Care for our students. Primary Role - To assist pupils with their day-to-day personal care needs & support and to work alongside other professional staff to further pupils' independence, therapy and life skills.
You'll be
➢ Working as part of a team in the implementation of personal care
programmes for the pupils.
➢ Assisting pupils with their own care programme during the school day,
specifically in relation to practical support with:
▪ Personal hygiene
▪ Toileting and continence training
▪ Eating and drinking
▪ Hydrotherapy sessions
➢ Keeping records related to personal care in conjunction with the
appropriate team leader.
➢ Maintain and clean personal care equipment and materials, clothing etc.
➢ Providing personal assistance to identified pupil/pupils in
physical/practical activities e.g. physical education, cookery. Therapeutic
sessions.
➢ Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and courses.
➢ Work in co-operation with other key workers involved in supporting the pupils' individual development plan - IDP and health care needs under the guidance of the class team.
➢ Work within the framework of the schools agreed policies and procedures.
Prior experience is welcome but not essential - if you have the right attitude and a willingness to learn, we'll provide full training and development opportunities.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.
All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check