Learning and Support Assistant

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadsgrove School & Specialist Sports College is seeking a Learning & Support Assistant to join their team on a term-time basis. This role involves supporting children with special educational needs in a classroom setting and assisting with personal care as needed. Ideal candidates should possess adaptability and empathy to meet individual pupil needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with physically disabled children is preferable but training will be provided.
• Candidates need to be physically fit and capable of working cooperatively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching activities in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care requirements of children.
• Administer medication if required after training.

Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Chadsgrove School & Specialist Sports College,

LEARNING & SUPPORT ASSISTANT

32.5 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME ONLY (8.45-3.45PM MON-FRI INC)

SALARY: £19,127.16 - £19,430.39 per annum (PAY INCREASE PENDING)

Chadsgrove School is a day special school for pupils whose special educational needs arise from their physical disabilities. In addition a significant number have profound and multiple learning difficulties, whilst others have sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties.

At present there are 138 pupils on role within the 2-19 age range and there are approximately 45 Teaching Assistants/Learning & Support Assistants working throughout the school. Their roles are varied but consist of supporting teaching activities in the classroom and assisting with the changing and personal care requirements of some of the children. The work can often involve lifting pupils and candidates need to be physically fit and capable of working co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team. It is essential that candidates are adaptable with a good sense of humour and have an ability to empathise and work positively with the pupils’ individual needs.

Previous experience of working with physically disabled children would be an advantage but it is not essential, as training will be given.

The post will involve working in class situations with other teaching assistants/learning & support assistants. Some of the work will concentrate on supporting individual children in those classes to enable them to access the school curriculum fully. It is essential that you are willing to be trained to administer medication if necessary.

Chadsgrove School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The closing date for applications: Friday 20th June 2025

Interviews: To be advised

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] Website: www.chadsgroveschool.org.uk