Intern Student Support Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 August 2025
LOCATION
Alton
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Internship
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Collaboration Student Support Communication Care Planning Daily Living Support Record Keeping

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

Treloar’s is seeking Intern Student Support Assistants to work with students from September 2025 to July 2026. The role involves supporting students with physical disabilities in a school and college environment, assisting with daily living, therapy programs, and maintaining records. Candidates must have GCSE English and Maths, teamwork skills, and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Preparing materials for all lessons and clearing up afterward
  • Helping “set up” students with a range of computer equipment
  • Assisting with therapy programmes
  • Collaborating with teachers/tutors to maintain good records of student progress
  • Helping implement all aspects of individual care plans
  • Supporting students in all aspects of daily living - including washing, dressing, bathing, showering and after toilet hygiene
  • Assisting students with their nutritional requirements, e.g. serving meals, feeding, preparing drinks, meals and snacks
  • Reinforcing the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all students

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • GCSE English and Maths, at Level 4/grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • A flexible, adaptable working manner
  • To be comfortable following precise details in time-sensitive environments
  • To be able to, commit to a 8.00am-4.00pm, 8.30am–4.30pm or 9.00am-5.00pm shift pattern.

Intern Student Support Assistant

Intern Student Support Assistant

Up to 40 hours per week

Term Time Only – Fixed term contract

Are you committed to promoting the safeguarding and self-confidence of students in a charitable school and college environment, geared to supporting physically disabled children and young people, to live as independently as possible? If so, read on!

Treloar’s are actively looking to connect with Intern Student Support Assistants to work with our students from September 2025 to July 2026, working across our School, College, and residential services in, Alton, Hampshire. To thrive in this role, candidates will need:

  • GCSE English and Maths, at Level 4/grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • A flexible, adaptable working manner
  • To be comfortable following precise details in time-sensitive environments
  • To be able to, commit to a 8.00am-4.00pm, 8.30am–4.30pm or 9.00am-5.00pm shift pattern.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, who are eager to gain practical experience within an educational/clinical setting. Whether that is to enhance learnings, taking time out from education or simply looking to gain a deeper understanding of a multi-disciplinary residential/educational organisation. Whilst no two days will ever be the same, the Key duties of an Intern Student Support Assistant will include:

  • Preparing materials for all lessons and clearing up afterward
  • Helping “set up” students with a range of computer equipment
  • Assisting with therapy programmes
  • Collaborating with teachers/tutors to maintain good records of student progress
  • Helping implement all aspects of individual care plans
  • Supporting students in all aspects of daily living - including washing, dressing, bathing, showering and after toilet hygiene
  • Assisting students with their nutritional requirements, e.g. serving meals, feeding, preparing drinks, meals and snacks
  • Reinforcing the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all students

In return for their commitment, Intern Student Support Assistants will receive:

  • Excellent paid training and development opportunities
  • Pension
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Health cash plan
  • Life insurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Health and wellbeing activities (gym/yoga)
  • On-site accommodation may be available upon request (T&C's Apply)
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £500 (T&C's apply)
  • Long-term career opportunities

Here's what one of our current Intern Student Support Assistants had to say, about the opportunity:

"The role is incredibly fulfilling and I have learnt so much. It is a very welcoming environment and everyone is super friendly and helps foster your relationship with the students, so you and the students can get the most out of working together. I have made some good friends in this role and I have gained a wealth of knowledge about how to support people with disabilities and help them reach their full potential".

How to apply

Please complete our online application form or please call our Recruitment Team on [contact hidden] ext. 3407 to discuss further.

Please be aware that we can only consider candidates with the legal right to work in the UK for this job position. Regrettably, sponsorship opportunities are not available for this role.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] 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.

Are you unsure on what you want from a role and work place? Join us for our Recruitment Open Evening on Tuesday 30th September 2025, from 4pm until 6pm at Treloar School and College in Holybourne, Alton

Find out more here: Treloar's - Recruitment Open Evening

Details

Type

Fixed Term

Office

Treloar

Location

Alton

Salary Description

Competitive

Job Function

Residential Care

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