The Piggott School - Learning Support Assistant (Physical Needs and Personal Care)

The Piggott School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to organise and deliver support for learners who have physical and personal care needs. Although the main focus of this role is physical care support, the role will also include supporting students in the classroom.   The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver support to a number of students with varying needs. 

Responsibilities will include organising a timetable of support for students with personal care needs as well as delivering the support, including toileting and physiotherapy (training will be provided). Candidates will need to be able to effectively liaise with external agencies, parents and teaching staff. Learning Support Assistants also need to provide effective support in the classroom, ensuring strong academic progress for all.

The successful candidate will have good organisation, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate empathy with young people who have a range of learning and physical needs.   A ‘can do’ approach, flexibility and the ability to problem solve are important.  The Piggott School is accessible and fully inclusive, with students attending lessons across the whole of our busy site. 

For further information please see the job description and person specification on our website.

To apply please complete a support staff application form which can be found on the website at www.piggottschool.org  and e-mail to vacancies@piggottschool.org 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance. Online checks and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. The school reserves the right to close this advertisement early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date: 11am on Monday, 16 June 2025