Central Bank Support Worker (Percy Hedley School)

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

Percy Hedley School is a school that sets out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of children with additional needs. Teachers, therapists and special/learning support assistants work together in trans-disciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together, we believe we can unlock each child’s potential and support achievement for all.

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing excellent care and support to children within an education environment. You will support pupils with the engagement pathway by facilitating sensory rich learning experiences, responding to individual communication and engagement cues, and supporting both 1:1 and group activities at a pace suited to each pupils developmental needs.

You will join our wider team of central bank support workers where opportunities will also be available to work into our other services. 

Previous experience working within a similar setting would be desirable but not essential, as you will be fully supported and provided with all the training that you need.

A flexible working approach is essential as bank positions are required to provide cover as and when needed.

Percy Hedley School operates term time, between the hours of 8.30am - 4pm, Monday - Fridays. You will be able to pick up shifts when you are available and according to the needs of the service.

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For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 0191 2381301 (We politely request no calls from recruitment agencies in relation to this post)

Why Work for Us

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support
• Contributory Pension Scheme 
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

Safeguarding at Percy Hedley School – Percy Hedley School

This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.