Medical and Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 24.5 hours per week, 12:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 12:30pm to 5:30pm on Friday. Some flexibility may be required at times. Contract: Fixed Term Contract effective 1 September 2026 dependent on continued EHCP funding and the student's attendance at the College. We are recruiting for a Medical and Learning Support Assistant (MLSA) to support a happy engaged cognitively intact child who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury and needs appropriate support to participate fully in lessons, activities and the wider life of the College. The MLSA is required for 1:1 care and support working in conjunction with another experienced MLSA. The key duties for this role include:

• Supporting the child to safely access all areas of the curriculum and enhance pupil achievement.
• To assist in a range of support activities in relation to the child's needs such as safeguarding, care, health and wellbeing.
• To fully support the child's physical wellbeing through regular observation and completion of medical procedures.
• Assist with intimate personal care, including regular 'Intermittent Catheterising' (training provided).
• Safe moving and handling and engagement in active sports. This is a significant part of the role so personal physical wellness is important (training provided).
• Assist and support with physiotherapy/stretches (training provided).
• Liaise as necessary with the child's Form Tutor, Head of Year, SENCo and other agencies as required.
For Safer Recruitment purposes all applicants must complete an application form. Full details including a job description and access to our online application form can be found on our website via the link below. https://ce0926li.webitrent.com/ce0926li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=0413992fGv&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=66375134HY Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1 July 2026. Interviews: w/c 6 July 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. St George's Weybridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St George's Weybridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a registered Educational Charity no. 1017853 as well as a data controller and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office as required under current data protection legislation. Further information about how we use personal data is available in our Privacy Notice.