Learning Support Assistant with Intimate Care
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 (earlier start will be considered)
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (38 weeks per year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Full time salary £25,583 pro-rata salary £18,750
Pay scale
- NJC Grade C point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
SJH is currently seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with Intimate Care to join our well-established SEND team. The main purpose of the post is to provide support for students with significant physical disabilities and associated medical needs, enabling safe, dignified and equitable access to education within a mainstream school setting.
The postholder will support students who may be full-time wheelchair users requiring high levels of adult assistance for mobility, personal care, and physical access, alongside occasional medical support in line with care plans and training.
The role is essential in ensuring students can participate safely in school life while promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
You must be able to communicate effectively with young people, to support learning and development, be flexible, committed and possess sound administrative and IT skills. You should be calm, confident and demonstrate a professional approach in your dealings with young people, staff, parents and external agencies.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a state-of-the-art College facility which is equipped with an entirely new IT infrastructure, including touch screens and visualisers in every classroom. We pride ourselves on managing the workload of staff by offering a disruption-free learning environment.
We offer an employee benefits scheme, wellbeing services and free on-site gym.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir John Hunt CSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 767 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College website
- Email address
- sjh-recruitment@sjhcsc.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01752 201020
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is at the heart of its community. At our College every student is valued and nurtured. We know all of our students as individuals ensuring they are happy at school, feel safe, enjoy learning, are challenged and make the best of their talents.
Arranging a visit to Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjh-recruitment@sjhcsc.co.uk.
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