Health Care and Education Assistant

1 week ago

North East, United Kingdom Durham County Council Full time

Health Care and Education Assistant (x2) – Grade 2 – £24,796-£25,185 pro rata (32.5 hours per week). Temporary role available immediately until 31/08/2026. The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint two temporary Health Care and Educational Assistants (HCEA) who are committed, caring and resilient to support pupils with SEND, complex learning difficulties and associated medical needs. Some pupils may require moving and handling, intimate care and medical interventions. Full training will be given. Evergreen has 212 pupils with complex needs, including SLD, ASC or PMLD. The successful candidates will be assigned to work alongside a class team supporting pupils in all areas of their development. Responsibilities Support pupils’ health needs Assist where necessary with learners with feeding difficulties, including those with a gastrostomy and tracheoscopy Provide intimate care to meet pupils’ needs Work with teachers, teaching assistants, and other professionals to provide effective support and care to pupils, tailoring support to the needs of the individual pupils if necessary Support small groups of children and individuals within the classroom and/or externally to the main class as required Follow the school’s policy and procedures for safeguarding, moving and handling and behaviour support including the use of restrictive physical intervention if necessary to keep children safe. Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude Undertake appropriate training and administer prescribed medication when required including emergency medication Complete any training relating to the role will be provided by School or Health Pay Calculation (term time only) The pay is calculated on the basis of the following: Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: For employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments For employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Other Information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Closing date: 1st December 2025Interview date: TBCPlease return completed applications to the school #VPRS/161 Evergreen Primary SchoolWarwick Road,Bishop Auckland,Co. DurhamDL14 6LSTel: 01388 459721Email: smiddis@evergreenprimary.co.ukWebsite: Evergreenprimay.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr

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