Medical and Learning Support Assistant

St George's Junior School; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Weybridge is seeking a Medical and Learning Support Assistant (MLSA) to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child using a wheelchair. The role offers 25 hours a week on a fixed-term contract due to the child's needs, with various responsibilities such as assisting with personal care, liaising with educational staff, and ensuring the child's wellbeing. Applicants should have a good standard of Maths and English, a First Aid certificate, and experience in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Good standard of Maths and English.
• Valid First Aid certificate or equivalent.
• Experience of working within an educational or care setting with young children or adults.

Responsibilities

• Support the child to safely access all areas of the curriculum.
• Assist with intimate personal care and medical procedures.
• Liaise with the child's Group Tutor and other professionals as needed.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Experience in educational or care setting

Education

Good standard of Maths and English

Valid First Aid certificate

Job description

We are recruiting for a Medical and Learning Support Assistants (MLSA), to start as soon as possible, to support a happy engaged child who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury and needs constant 1:1 support. The role is initially offered on a fixed term contract to the end of the summer term.

The MLSA is required for 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday, for 1:1 care and support working in conjunction with another experienced MLSA.

Key duties include:

• Supporting the child to safely access all areas of the curriculum and enhance pupil achievement
• To assist in a range of support activities in relation to the child's needs such as safeguarding, care, health and wellbeing
• To fully support the child's physical wellbeing through constant observation and completion of medical procedures
• Assist with intimate personal care, including regular 'Intermittent Catheterising’ (training provided)
• Safe moving and handling. This is a significant part of the role so personal physical wellness is important (training provided)
• Assistance with medication and mealtime preparation (training provided)
• Assist and support exercise using specialist equipment and stretches (training provided)
• Liaise as necessary with the child's Group Tutor, Head of Year, the child's parents, SENDCo and other agencies as required

Person specification includes:

• Good standard of Maths and English
• Valid First Aid certificate or equivalent
• Experience of working within an educational or care setting with young children or adults
• Experience of working as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written

A full job description and person specification will be emailed to suitable parties along with an application form to complete.

The usual hours will be 8.00 am to 1.30 pm weekdays during term time (including half an hour unpaid for lunch).

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 26 January.

St George’s Weybridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past and current employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.