Learning Support Assistant (Midday Care and Support)

The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Brackenfield School are seeking to appoint Midday Care & Support Assistant to support the class teams and healthcare team to provide intimate care and assistance with daily routines such as mealtimes and personal care. You will also support the delivery of programmes that promote independent living skills and engage pupils in structured play and learning activities.

Our pupils are aged between 3 to 19 and all have communication or cognition needs. Many pupils require support with independent life skills and have complex medical needs. The successful candidate will be someone who can follow systems and procedures to ensure the health, first aid and intimate care needs of pupils are met across the school. The successful candidate may have experience in medical or health care environments and working with vulnerable adults or young people. The successful applicant will also promote the school ethos through high levels of expectation, being an adaptable team player and able to work with little direction.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please call the school on 0115 9733710 to arrange a visit.

Please see job specification and job description for full responsibilities. We would like to encourage applicants to come to look round the school and meet the staff and students

Pre Interview:18.05.2026

Face to Face Interview: 22.05.2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.