Educational Health Care Assistant

Educational Health Care Assistant – SEN Schools

We are currently recruiting Educational Health Care Assistants to support pupils in a range of specialist SEN school settings across both primary and secondary age groups. This role combines elements of personal care and classroom support, working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to ensure pupils with complex needs receive holistic, high-quality care and education. This postion will be offered on a 0 hour contract through an agency, with work beginning on a temporary basis. For those who demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a good fit with the school, there may be opportunities to move onto a permanent school contract.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene routines.

Assist in delivering classroom-based learning and therapeutic activities under the guidance of teaching staff.

Promote pupils’ physical, emotional, and social development in line with their individual care plans and EHCPs.

Work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who may have autism, complex medical needs, or physical disabilities.

Contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

Experience in either care (e.g. healthcare, residential, or personal care roles) or education (e.g. teaching assistant or learning support) is essential.

A patient, compassionate, and professional approach.

Willingness to support with personal care and manual handling (training can be provided).

Good communication and teamworking skills.

A proactive attitude and ability to adapt in a dynamic school environment.

What’s on Offer:

Flexible, term-time work through an agency, with weekly pay.

Opportunities for long-term placements and possible progression to a permanent school contract.

Access to training in safeguarding, moving and handling, and specialist SEN strategies.

An enhanced DBS on the update service and suitable references are required.

If you're committed to supporting young people with additional needs and are ready to take the next step in your care or education career, we want to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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