Learning and Health Care Support Assistant - Female (1:1 support)

This vacancy falls under Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)

Salary Scale:                       NJC Grade C (SCP 5-7)

Hours:                                   27.50 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only)

Interview date:               To Be Confirmed

The closing date for this application is 9.00am on Monday 20th April 2026

Please note that this vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date should suitable candidates apply.  We therefore encourage early applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation.  We wish to appoint an exceptional candidate, who possesses energy and creativity and can provide effective and efficient cover to support colleagues.  If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of ‘Team Hele’s’ and by working alongside others who share a passion and determination to provide the very best opportunities of our young people, then we would very much welcome your application. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. 

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory. 

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.