Learning Support Practitioner - Supporting Specific Physical Needs

The Role

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner to provide one to one specialist support for a student with additional physical needs. In order to provide the required

support, you should have experience in:-

·       Assisting with Personal/Intimate Care programs in line with the specific needs of the pupil 

·       Assisting with use of prosthetics as required 

·       Assisting with feeding over the lunchtime period  

You will also be required to 

·       Assist with the implementation of individual Education/Behaviour plans 

·       Support the pupil’s social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. 

·       Select and use appropriate strategies, as agreed with the teacher, to support the pupil in achieving learning goals 

For a full description of the role, see the job description and person specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions. 

What the trust offers in return:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave and statutory Bank Holidays
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

The Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 academy in Oldham. We set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors of their community. 

Salary: £14,562 - £15,151 - FTE - £18,933 - £19,698

32.5 hours per week - 39 weeks per year

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing our application and equal opportunities form.

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,400 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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