Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Northampton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students who have physical disabilities and complex needs. This full-time, long-term role offers daily rates around £92.56–£95 and an ASAP start.

You will provide 1:1 or small-group support, assist with personal care and mobility, help students access learning, and work with teachers and professionals to ensure consistent support and safe transfers.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities or complex needs.
• Essential manual handling training.
• Experience in school, care or support setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and/or small-group support to students with physical disabilities and complex needs.
• Supporting students with personal care where required
• Assisting with manual handling, mobility and transfers
• Supporting students to access learning and participate fully in school life
• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support

Skills

Care experience

SEN knowledge

Manual handling training

Personal care support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Physical Disabilities & Complex Needs

Location: Northampton

Salary: £92.56-£95per day

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive school in Northampton, providing dedicated support to students with physical disabilities and complex needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in care, SEN or support work who is confident providing both personal care and physical support.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and/or small-group support to students with physical disabilities and complex needs
• Supporting students with personal care where required
• Assisting with manual handling, mobility and transfers
• Supporting students to access learning and participate fully in school life
• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities and/or complex needs
• Essential manual handling experience/training
• Experience supporting with personal care
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Previous experience within a school, care or support setting is desirable

Why Tradewind?

• Competitive daily rates
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through our National College partnership
• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Potential opportunities for permanent positions