Learning Support Assistant – Medical Needs

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. Support children and young people aged 2½ to 19 with complex medical needs to access education .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeUnited KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £29,542 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering medical interventions and supporting children and young people with complex medical needs, while maintaining accurate records and fostering positive relationships with families and professionals. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.

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Level 3 Qualification In HealthcareExperience With Complex Medical NeedsKnowledge Of Medical Conditions Such As EpilepsyStrong Organisational SkillsCommitment To Safeguarding

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationGastrostomy FeedingNaso-Gastric FeedingOxygen TherapyTracheostomy CareMoving And HandlingPersonal CareRecord KeepingQuality Assurance ProcessesSafeguarding Procedures

Soft Skills

Building Positive RelationshipsConfidence Working IndependentlyGood Communication SkillsEmpathyCommitment To Making A Positive Difference

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS CheckPolice Vetting

Industry Keywords

HealthcareEducation AccessChild WelfareVulnerable AdultsSpecialist Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support children and young people aged 2½ to 19 with complex medical needs to access education
Deliver medical interventions in line with individual healthcare plans, including medication, gastrostomy or naso-gastric feeding, oxygen therapy and tracheostomy care
Assist with moving and handling, personal care, and pupils’ daily hygiene, nutritional and developmental needs
Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance processes
Build positive working relationships with families, schools, care coordinators and other professionals
Identify and escalate safeguarding or risk concerns appropriately
Work one-to-one with pupils across Suffolk
Support pupils’ confidence, education access and safe participation
Complete application supporting statements and provide a CV as part of the recruitment process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Suitable Level 3 qualification or at least 2 years’ equivalent experience in healthcare
Awareness and understanding of medical conditions such as epilepsy
Experience working directly with children or young people and their families
Good organisational skills and ability to keep clear and accurate records
Confidence working independently and knowing when to seek guidance
Willingness to undertake specialist and mandatory training
Genuine commitment to making a positive difference for children and families
Ability to support children and young people aged 2½ to 19 with complex medical needs
DBS checks or police vetting required for relevant posts
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
Performance-related annual pay progression
Annual cost-of-living pay increase
Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
Career development opportunities across the organisation
Diverse and active staff networks
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Specialist and mandatory training
Community-based and flexible working
Reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities or additional support needs