Suffolk County Council – Countywide - Community based £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time) 35 hours per week (term time only - 39 weeks per annum) 2 positions Permanent We’re passionate about improving the future for our children, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Learning Support Assistant (Medical Needs). Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities : If you are as passionate as we are about enabling all children and young people (CYP) to reach their full potential, we welcome you to apply for this unique role supporting the medical needs of CYP in both the school and home settings. You will: support CYP with complex medical needs to access school or other educational settings collaborate with both education, health, and social care colleagues to optimise our CYP’s wellbeing which brings a unique opportunity for multiagency working. This role is incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding and we feel proud that we can make a positive impact on our CYP, and their families lives each and every day. All the training will be provided, and you will be fully supported by children’s nurses on your journey to becoming a competent and trusted practitioner enabling CYP to experience an enriching life with their peers. You will need: a willingness to learn and grow the ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which involves significant moving and handling of non-mobile CYP effective communication skills as these are really important for successful team working in a variety of settings the ability to work independently, once trained, due to the variety of situations you may be assigned to is essential and you will be given all the tools necessary to achieve this NVQ level 3 or equivalent in education or health and social care. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, one-on-one support for children and young people (CYP) with complex health needs, helping them access education. The interventions you'll deliver will be tailored to each CYP's individual school health care plan and may include tasks like tube feeding, administering medication, oral suction, tracheostomy care, wound care, and oxygen administration. We take great pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. One of our team members shared, "The most important and rewarding part of my work is enabling the child or young person I’m working with to experience school and education as fully and meaningfully as possible, socialising with peers, having fun, making memories, and staying safe." Once you're trained, you'll also play a crucial role in supporting new starters, both in developing their technical skills and ensuring their wellbeing. We strive to make everyone feel welcome, respected, and cared for. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report For more information Please contact Kate Spore (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling: 07850 975326 or emailing: specialistlearningsupport@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Why you have applied for this post and what skills do you have that equip you for the role? How would your current colleagues or friends describe you? How do you maintain good working relationships with children and young people and their families? What is your understanding of safeguarding children? Give an example of a time when you’ve had to deal with a tough situation without a manager to refer to. What skills did you use and how did you feel afterward? Describe a situation where you were asked to do something you’d never attempted previously and what was the outcome? Can you explain how you will manage the physical demands of this role? Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling: 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 18 May 2025 Interview date: 21 May 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .