Health and Learning Support Worker

Statham Primary School, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9BE

14 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: Max 30 hours per week (Term Time only) 830am-3pm (30 mins lunch)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: FTE Grade 5 (scp 8-14) £26,824- £29,540

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a health and learning support worker who can

Support an individual child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Undertake training to provide specific medical care including OT, PT, and respiratory care including chest physio, cough assist and nebuliser.
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Promote safe-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
Work with other professionals as deemed appropriate

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and friendly team of staff and governors
A warm and welcoming environment
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Enthusiastic, happy children who are keen to learn
A risk benefit culture promoting positive outdoor learning and play

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.