1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Medical Needs)

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

LGPS Pension Scheme

24/7 GP

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at Barnes Farm Primary School to support a child with medical needs. The role is part-time (12.5 hours per week) and fixed term until March 2027, 39 weeks per year, with shifts 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

You will join a supportive team, show enthusiasm, patience and initiative, and help all pupils including those with additional needs. ICT knowledge and willingness to training are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting.
• Able to support the child\'s medical needs and intimate care.
• Knowledge of strategies to engage pupils with specific needs.
• Patient, calm, flexible and able to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves.
• Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills.
• Good ICT knowledge.
• Flexible with a good sense of humour.
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 learning support to a child with medical needs.
• Support medical needs and intimate care as required.
• Work within a supportive team and follow directions given.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive and contribute to pupil achievement.
• Promote inclusive practice and support diverse learners.

Skills

School-based experience

Medical needs support

Engage pupils with diverse needs

Patience and flexibility

Commitment to achievement

Organisation and interpersonal skills

ICT knowledge

Flexible with humour

Initiative

Willingness to train

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Tools

ICT

Job description

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at Barnes Farm Primary School to support a child with medical needs. The role is part-time (12.5 hours per week) and fixed term until March 2027, 39 weeks per year, with shifts 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

You will join a supportive team, show enthusiasm, patience and initiative, and help all pupils including those with additional needs. ICT knowledge and willingness to training are desirable.