Learning Support Assistant – Medical

Alpha Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpha Trust is looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant to join their team at Manningtree High School. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs and providing intimate care as necessary, in a supportive school environment that promotes respect and community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially with special educational needs.
• Skills in promoting positive behavior and managing classroom settings.
• Ability to provide intimate care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support students with special educational needs.
• Work under the direction of teaching staff.
• Monitor and record student activities appropriately.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or childcare

Job description

Working hours 27.5 hours per week during the 38 weeks of term time only

Start date 1 September 2025

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person to join our team of Learning Support Assistants to assist and support students with special educational needs and intimate medical needs.

Duties will include:

• Working with individual or small groups of students under the direction of the teaching staff
• Supporting activities which enhance numeracy and literacy skills
• Monitoring and recording student activities as appropriate
• Establish positive relationships with the students being supported
• Promoting positive student behaviour
• Intimate care needs for students
• Attending relevant school meetings as required

Manningtree High School is characterised by:

• A tangible sense of community.
• A culture of respect.
• Enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved students.
• Hardworking, positive and motivated staff who are proud to work at the school and support each other.
• Ambition for the flourishing of our staff as well as our students.

Further information

We hope you will take the time to find out more about our academy and visits to the school are encouraged. For further information about the role, or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact the Director of Finance and Operations on 01206 392852 or email [e-mail]

Completed application forms should be sent directly via e-mail to [e-mail] as soon as possible. Early applications are welcomed, and the school reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates immediately, withdrawing the advert once a successful appointment is confirmed.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and all Alpha Trust appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, appropriate checks and clearances.