Alton College Student Support Assistant

  Treloar’s is a ground-breaking organisation managing one of the largest specialist Schools and Colleges in the UK for young people with disabilities. Our fundamental purpose is simple: to enable disabled young people to fulfil their potential in every aspect of their lives.

Alton College Student Support Assistants

Earning potential of £18,469 per annum, dependent on qualifications (pro-rata to 42 hours per week for part-time staff) Term Time only

We are looking to recruit Student Support Assistants to work with students across Treloar and Alton College. Duties will include assisting students with their academic work, including note taking, helping to collect materials for research, photocopying and typing notes/assignments under the direction of the student. You will also be required to assist students in their examinations and assessments which may include scribing. 

You will be required to assist (when necessary) the students with their mobility around the College campus and the outside area as well as giving assistance to students with meals during breaks throughout the day and feeding students where necessary. You will also be required to provide the students with support in regards to hygiene and personal care routines whilst at Alton and Treloar College. 

Applicants must hold a good standard of general education, which is deemed to be at least to ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) and preferably to higher education standard. They must also have legible handwriting and have the ability to work as a team and relate to young adults and to colleagues. The candidate should also be willing to train to achieve CIEH Level 2 award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification. 

Hours: 42 hours per week (to include morning, evening and weekend shifts)

This post offers:

· Training progression opportunities

· Term Time only

· Excellent pension, occupational health, childcare voucher scheme and life insurance

· Health cash plan and Perkbox discounts

· Free parking

Closing Date: Thursday 16th August 2018

An application pack can be obtained by visiting our website (details below), emailing hr@treloar.org.uk, or calling 01420 547400 ext. 3410. 

Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.