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The Mount is a Specialist Further Education College for young adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, aged 16 – 25, offering residential and day provision. Our vision is Living, Learning and Working. Formal and informal education merge across the waking day curriculum with students able to transfer skills from college to work experience and within the home environment. The Mount provides the opportunity for a 3 year college experience with a view that this might extend beyond this timeframe should individuals require additional educational input.
Teaching Assistant
We are seeking a teaching assistant to support students across the College.
The key areas of activity are to:
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Support the learning of individual students and small groups primarily in functional skills, life skills and work readiness.
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Support individuals / small groups in off-site activities e.g. travel training or work placements.
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This role includes care responsibilities, so training will be provided, including the Care Certificate.
The post is full-time term time only, 39 weeks per year.
Start Date: 1st September 2025.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am-4.30pm. Thursdays- 9.00am-5.00pm.
Salary £12.83 per hour. Annual Salary £19,903.00.
Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2025.
We are not able to sponsor Skilled Worker Visa's for this position and all applicants will need to have the Right to Work in the UK
Senior Care Worker/ House Coordinator Assistant
This is a full-time live-in position, 45 hours (paid) 5 days per week with some flexibility. The Senior Care Worker will support the management of the day-to-day running of a college household in collaboration with colleagues, with responsibility for the well-being of up to 6 female students and guiding others in their work. Tasks also include personal care, home-making, meal time support, leisure activities, documentation, college session support and work placements.
Please Note: Due to the personal care needs of our female students, this role is restricted to female applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
As this is a live-in position governed by a Service Occupancy Agreement, an accommodation fee will apply.-
Please note: We are unable to offer Tier 2 visas for this position. Applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK, and we can only consider candidates who are already residing in the UK.
We are committed to equality and diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the required criteria.
A level 3 in social care is desirable but not essential. Completed Care Certificate is essential. Experience working with people with learning disabilities is essential.
Our main requirement is your motivation and interest to become part of our vibrant college and community. We strongly value people who can offer warm, authentic support to individuals with learning disabilities. Your willingness to participate in the training offered is essential.
Salary based on 41 weeks per year (38 weeks term-time plus 2 extra weeks) : £25,836.00 per annum
More detail and application form on request.
Closing date for applications: 6th June 2025
To commence around the 20th August 2025
Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants for all vacancies will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our vulnerable students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please contact us for further information:
The Recruitment Group, The Mount Camphill Community, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PT
Phone 01892 782025
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