One-to-One Student Support Assistant – Term Time, Part Time
£13.56 per hour | Permanent
32.5 hrs/week (Mon–Fri, 8.30am–3.30pm)
£20,013 p.a. | 39 working weeks + 6.4 weeks paid holiday
Provide dedicated one-to-one support for students with additional needs across the school day and residential settings. Support learning, personal care, health needs and life skills, helping students achieve independence, confidence and wellbeing.
Full training provided (including medication and gastro feeds). Ideal for patient, resilient and caring individuals committed to safeguarding and supporting young people to thrive.
Student Support Assistant – Term Time, Full Time and Part Time
£13.77 per hour | Permanent
Full time: 40 hrs/week (£25,018 p.a.)
Part time: Minimum 3 shifts/week (early and/or late shifts)
Mon–Fri shifts between 7am–10pm | 39 working weeks + 6.4 weeks paid holiday
Support students across residential and education settings, helping them develop independence, confidence and life skills. Provide hands-on support including personal care, mealtimes, learning support and medical needs, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, consistent care.
Full training provided (including medication and gastrostomy support). Ideal for patient, resilient and adaptable individuals with a positive, can-do approach and a commitment to safeguarding and professional development.
Care Support Assistant (Residential) – Term Time, Part Time
£13.77 per hour | Permanent
24 hrs/week (£15,011 p.a.) or 16 hrs/week (£10,007 p.a.)
Monday–Thursday evenings | 39 working weeks + 6.4 weeks paid holiday
Support students in classroom or residential settings, helping them develop independence, confidence and life skills. Provide hands-on care including personal care, mobility, mealtimes and learning support, working closely with education and residential teams.
Full training provided (including medication and gastrostomy support). Ideal for patient, resilient individuals with an interest in care, education or SEND.
Waking Night Student Support (Permanent and Fixed Term Contract) - Term Time Only
£13.56 per hour | 23hrs/week | £14,163 actual gross p.a. (£18.08 for hours worked between 10pm to 7am on weekdays)
Tuesday and Wednesday (Perm) | Wednesday and Thursday (Fixed Term Contract) | 39 working weeks + 6.4 weeks paid holiday
We are looking for a caring, motivated and reliable Waking Night Student Support Assistant to join our residential education provision. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people with special educational needs, ensuring their physical, emotional and social wellbeing throughout the night. You will play a key part in enabling students to feel secure, comfortable and able to develop their independence and reach their full potential.
Keyworker – Children’s Residential Education (Fixed Term Contract) - Term Time Only
£14.97 per hour | Full Time
40 hrs/week| £26,344 actual p.a.
Monday–Friday shifts between 7am–10pm | 39 working weeks + 6.4 weeks paid holiday
Join our residential team supporting children and young people with physical disabilities and complex needs. Work across school and residential settings, helping students develop independence, wellbeing and life skills. Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering care, education and enriching activities. Full training and funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification available.
Student Support Assistant (Bank) – Term Time Only, Full Time or Part Time
Flexible hours | £13.56ph (Education) / £13.77ph (Residential) + holiday pay
Support students with disabilities and complex needs across education and residential settings. Help promote independence, wellbeing and life skills while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Flexible shifts available (minimum 2 shifts per month). Full training provided. Ideal for positive, adaptable individuals with a caring, can-do approach.
Senior Teaching Assistant (Class Coordinator) - Term Time Only, Part Time
£14.38 per hour | Permanent
33.5 hrs/week | Monday – Friday, 8.30am–3.30pm (Tuesday to 4.30pm for staff meeting)
£21,876 p.a. | 39 working weeks + 6.4 weeks paid holiday
Lead a dedicated class team to deliver high-quality, coordinated support for students with physical disabilities, complex health needs and learning difficulties within a specialist pathway setting. Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and residential staff to ensure consistent, holistic provision.
Oversee learning support, communication strategies, personal care and behaviour practice, promoting independence and engagement for every student. Full training provided for medical and care responsibilities.
Ideal for compassionate, proactive professionals with strong leadership skills and a passion for inclusive education.
**PLEASE FIND FULL DETAILS OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS ON OUR RECRUITMENT PORTAL**
**The application form for our roles will need to be completed on My New Term** (we are unable to accept CV's).
For details please visit www.valenceschool.com > work for us or visit our recruitment portal on My New Term (https://mynewterm.com/jobs/119032/EDV-2025-VS-95746 please copy the address provided to visit our careers page)
It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.
Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship and we are not a sponsorship organisation. For details, please read information for applicants.
As we are recruiting on a rolling basis you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient application for this role.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £13.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
