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SalaryClosing date:28/06/2024 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 02/09/2024
Contract/Hours:Fixed Term Contract , Full-time
Salary Type:Support Staff
Salary Details:Grade D3 £27,020 FTE
Hours of Work:Mon-Fri, Term Time Only plus INSET days
Location of Role:Heatherside Infant School
Contact e-mail address:adminoffice@heatherside-inf.hants.sch.uk
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our Heatherside family. At Heatherside Infants we put the children at the heart of everything we do, providing an environment which is enriching and nurturing for all. We believe that all children should be able to develop as individuals to enable them to become lifelong learners. We pride ourselves on our collaborative working to ensure all children reach their full potential.
As a Learning Support Assistant you will have the privilege of being part of the children's learning journey as you work alongside the class teacher under their direction, as well as using your own initiative.
This particular role is to work with a specific child 1:1 who has a tracheostomy and is tube fed. Throughout the day you will need to assist with personal care and attend to clinical care needs when required. This role will be within a mainstream classroom, with learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors to enable the child to access all aspects of the curriculum with their peers. Experience for this role is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Duties specific to this role:
- Keeping the tracheostomy clear of blockages – suctioning, nebulisers
- Constant observation to ensure child’s safety
- Managing child’s personal care
- Keeping medical equipment clean
- Supporting child’s speech and language development
What skills and experience we're looking for:
- to be able to work as part of a team
- have good communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults
- to be reliable, enthusiastic, caring and motivated
- to be capable and confident in English and Mathematics
What the school offers its staff:
- happy and enthusiastic children
- an extremely supportive and friendly staff team
- opportunities to develop professionally
- a supportive leadership team and governing body
Applications for this role will be considered upon receipt.
We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Visits can be arranged through our admin team on: 01252 617101 or adminoffice@heatherside-inf.hants.sch.uk. All applications must be completed on the Hampshire form which can be found to the right of this advert. May I take this opportunity to thank all applicants for their interest in our school and we look forward to receiving your application.
Safer Recruitment
Heatherside Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
