Wellbeing Assistant

Fixed Term
Full Time
1 Year
Bracken Hill School, Chartwell Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7HZ
Grade 2 - Point 2-4 (£20,441 - 21,189)

Required for 4 September 2023 

Bracken Hill School is an all age Special School for children aged 4 to 18 years, who have a range of complex educational needs with associated social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviour.  The Governors are looking to appoint a Wellbeing Assistant to support pupils by:
•  Providing practical assistance in relation to their  physical needs 
•  Supporting pupils health care needs under the guidance of the class teacher
•  Supporting pupils with personal care programmes
•  Supporting pupils with eating and drinking

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to join a dynamic, flexible hardworking team committed to providing pupils with the best possible opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.

Informal visits are recommended but not essential. For an application pack or to arrange a visit please e-mail office@brackenhill.notts.sch.uk or ring Mrs Bonser, School Business Manager on 01623 477268.  

An application form can also be downloaded below.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 June 2023 at 10.00 am
Interviews: Week beginning, 19 June 2023

Bracken Hill School, in line with its Child Protection Policy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. The successful candidate would be appointed subject to an identity and an enhanced DBS check.

Bracken Hill School welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunities employer.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.