Location: Burton-on-Trent (DE13) Start Date: 22nd May (earlier start available) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only) Contract: Full-Time We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a secondary-aged student with complex physical and medical needs at a specialist provision in Burton-on-Trent. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life by supporting both their educational and personal care needs in a supportive school environment. About the Role: • Providing 1:1 support for a 14-year-old student • Assisting with mobility using an electric wheelchair • Supporting with personal care requirements • Using specialist equipment, including a hoist (training and/or experience required) • Working closely with teaching staff and healthcare professionals • Ensuring the student’s safety, comfort, and inclusion throughout the school day About the Student: The student has a life-limiting condition and complex needs, including reduced mobility, a heart condition, scoliosis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A sensitive, respectful, and proactive approach is essential. Candidate Requirements: • Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs • Manual handling training (desirable) • Comfortable supporting personal care • Calm, patient, and empathetic nature • Ability to build strong, trusting relationships • Reliability and commitment to a full-time, long-term role What We Offer: • A supportive and welcoming school environment • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact • Ongoing support and guidance Interview Process: Face-to-face interviews are taking place at the school with the opportunity to meet the student and their family. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Tessa Ejehu&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044</strong></strong>