LSA – Physical Disability and Intimate Care Support

King's Academy Brune Park, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,410.00 - £21,760.00 Annually (Actual) KGA Salary Band 3, Points 3-4

LSA – Physical Disability and Intimate Care Support job summary

Are you a caring, patient and dependable individual who is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential?

King's Academy Brune Park is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant - Physical Disability & Intimate Care Support to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a student with significant physical disabilities within our inclusive mainstream secondary school.

This is a highly rewarding role where you'll make a genuine difference every day, enabling a young person to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life with dignity, confidence and respect.

About the Role

Working closely with the SENDCo, Inclusion Team, teachers, parents and healthcare professionals, you will:

• Provide discreet one-to-one support throughout the school day.
• Support the student to move safely around the school and access lessons, practical subjects and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with personal and intimate care in line with agreed care plans, policies and specialist training.
• Support moving and handling procedures, including hoisting and the use of specialist equipment following full training.
• Assist with physiotherapy and postural management programmes as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-advocacy while providing the right level of support.
• Monitor the student's wellbeing and communicate effectively with colleagues and parents where appropriate.

Full Training Provided

Previous experience in moving and handling or intimate care is welcomed but not essential. We will provide comprehensive training, including:

• Moving and handling
• Hoisting and specialist equipment
• Personal and intimate care
• Safeguarding
• Pupil-specific care procedures

What matters most is your compassion, professionalism and willingness to learn.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Kind, patient and respectful.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Committed to promoting dignity, independence and inclusion.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to follow care plans and procedures consistently.
• Passionate about making a positive difference in a young person's life.

Why Join King's Academy Brune Park?

At King's Academy Brune Park, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a supportive and dedicated team committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. We offer excellent training, ongoing professional development and the chance to build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on a young person's educational journey.

Safeguarding

King's Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and all relevant pre-employment checks.

If you are compassionate, committed and ready to make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us support every student to achieve their full potential.

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

King’s Group Academies is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Our recruitment has safeguarding at the heart of the process. We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King's Academy Brune Park

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Brune Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-academy-brune-park

Our Journey of Improvement
King’s Academy Brune Park is on a determined journey of rapid improvement, resolutely focused on achieving excellence in all aspects of school life. This unwavering commitment means we are dedicated to:

. Teaching Quality: We ensure high-quality instruction in every classroom, delivered by passionate, skilled, and continuously developing educators who are committed to bringing out the best in every child.

. Student Outcomes: Our goal is to help every child achieve their full academic potential, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a successful future, whether that’s in further education, apprenticeships, or the world of work.

. Behaviour: We foster a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment where high expectations for conduct are clear, allowing all students to focus on their learning and personal growth without disruption.

. Pastoral Care: We provide comprehensive and individualised support for your child’s well-being. Our dedicated pastoral team ensures that every student feels valued, cared for, and has the necessary guidance to navigate their school journey successfully.

Our dedication to robust professional development for all our staff means we are fostering a culture of consistent, high-quality teaching and practice across the school. We believe that by continuously investing in our staff, we are directly investing in your child’s future and ensuring they receive the best possible education.

We are incredibly excited about the significant progress we are making and the bright future ahead for King’s Academy Brune Park. We invite you to explore our website further to learn more about our vibrant and inclusive school community and all that we have to offer.

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