Medical Learning Support Assistant
Shoeburyness High School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £24,232 to £25,834
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Specialist Learning Support Assistant to undertake medical procedures to support SEND students assigned to their care.
The successful candidate, following training, must be prepared to provide clinically effective, high quality care to meet the intimate care needs and medical treatments required by students within the school.
It is essential that the appointed candidate has GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or 4 or above.
It is desirable that the successful candidate has certifications in the use of hoists, catheters, first aid and previous experience working with young people with medical needs.
Shoeburyness High School is a large, vibrant and diverse secondary school that has an excellent reputation as a warm and supportive environment in which to work and learn. We are very popular with families in the local area and consequently we are heavily oversubscribed.
Our young people deserve the best and if you have very high expectations married with energy and positivity then we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Benefits Scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Access to school canteen
Discounted Wraparound School Club
Term Time plus Inset Days
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Shoeburyness High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1747 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shoeburyness High School website
- Email address
- jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.
Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.
Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.
We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.
Arranging a visit to Shoeburyness High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk.
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