Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
Benefits of working for us:
Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts
Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care
We are seeking to appoint two patient, calm and empathetic individuals to join us from 1 September 2025 in providing one-to-one personal care and support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This role involves meeting the pupil’s physical, emotional, and educational needs in a respectful and dignified way. Responsibilities include assisting with physiotherapy, feeding, and communication, working closely with teaching staff and professionals to support the pupil’s full inclusion and participation in school life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and be part of the supportive Aspire@Hanley team.
We are looking for someone with experience working with young people and supporting pupils with EHCPs. The successful candidate will also be willing to develop new skills and undertake necessary training to support the student, including training on using a hoist and eye gaze technology. Experience working with children who have complex physical and communication needs would be beneficial but is not essential.
Working hours:
One role is for 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm)
One role is for 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 3:15pm)
Both roles are term-time only plus 8 training days.
Please specify your preferred working hours in your application.
Salary: The salary is in accordance with TA3 (SCP7-17).
Please note, unless for an exceptional candidate who meets all aspects of the person specification, the post will be offered at the bottom of the scale, TA3 SCP7. A salary increment is given annually.
The salary is pro-rated to £14,849 for 25 hours per week and £16,334 for 27.5 hours per week (TA3 SCP7).
Terms: This post is fixed-term and linked to the support needs of a named pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The contract will be for the duration of the pupil’s placement at the school and will end when the pupil leaves or no longer requires this support.
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is Sunday 6 July 2025.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments section below.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description
Click here to download the Person Specification
Click here to download our Application Form