Belper School and Sixth Form Centre are looking to appoint aLearning Assistant (Medical Support) due to the promotion of our current post holder.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students. You will act as the key worker for an individual student with specific and complex medical needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, including medical care and hygiene and adapting to the students changing medical needs whilst supporting other students within the class with their learning.
We encourage continuous, professional development and run a programme of ongoing training throughout the year including INSET days, with the opportunity to complete additional training.
For more details please read the person specification and supporting documents for the post carefully, if the role of Learning Assistant (Medical Support) within our school appeals then we would like to hear from you. Details on how to apply can be found on the next page of this document.
Due to the personal care occupational requirement of this role we are looking for female candidates. The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) grade or above or an equivalent and the ability to manage, motivate and support the personal care of students as a minimum. Training and development will be provided.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
Applications can be made via the Tes as detailed on the school website or via the DCC jobs page.
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Provisional Interview Date: June 2024.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.