Medical 1:1 Support Assistant

Location: Eastleigh, HampshireSalary: £13.68+ per hourJob Type: Temporary to start, permanent position potential, full-time, term-time only

Role Perks: Lovely School, bespoke learning opportunities, 1:1 working, beautiful and expansive grounds, excellent location

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for 1:1 support roles? Interested in working closely with a pupil requiring additional support?

Reed Education Southampton are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Support to work with a young person with specialist requirements. This role is temporary to start and provides full training with a specialist nurse before you start.

What does the role entail?

• Supporting a young person with both learning and medical needs
• Administering aid where required including support with seizures, learning and everyday needs
• Working closely with class teacher, parents and SENCO where required
• Working five days per week ongoing (could be up to two years)

What are the requirements for this role?

• Previous LSA or Care Support experience is required – skilled or SEN LSA’s preferred
• Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant Certification is desired
• Regulated role experience is essential (working with vulnerable people)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required – can be obtained from Reed if needed
• Continuity is essential for this pupil

What can this placement offer you?

• Experience working with SEMH and Medical assistance
• Training with a specialist nurse that can contribute to your experience
• Ability to work closely with and support one individual, watching them flourish
• Lovely school with beautiful grounds
• Well-behaved pupils, opportunities and professional growth

Should you be interested in this position, please click ‘Apply Now’ to forward us your most recent CV and a consultant will be in touch!

Please note: Ideally the school would like the candidate to start around the week of 14th July for a week of training. Sponsorship is not available for this position.