We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. As well as having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post is for a 1-1 support providing dedicated support to a child with physical disability.

This is a full-time role working daily from 8.40am to 3.20pm. This role is available as a full-time position or a job share.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide dedicated support to a child with cerebral palsy, facilitating their participation in class room activities.
• Assist with personal care, toileting, dressing and lunchtimes.
• Support the child with movement around the school, including using mobility aids.
• Promoting the child's independence, ensuring they act independently where appropriate, rather than doing tasks for them.
• Modifying resources and classroom materials to ensure accessibility, under the guidance of the SENCo and Class Teacher.
• Working closely with parents, the SENCo, teachers, and outside agencies (physiotherapists, occupational therapists).
• Follow our schools safeguarding procedures

Successful applicants must be willing and able to:

• Promote positive well-being
• Show a commitment to meeting pupils’ needs
• Possess good communication skills 
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Show initiative and be flexible
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, as required
• Provide intimate care, as required
• Carry out lunchtime duties

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team
• Training
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.