Health, and Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Job Advert: Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA) – SEN Primary School Bank Staff

Location: Plymouth
Position: Supply Education, Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA)
Salary: Competitive daily rate, based on experience
Contract Type: Supply/Bank Staff (Short-Term & Long-Term Assignments Available)

Are you passionate about supporting children with complex educational, health, and care needs, but need flexibility in your schedule? We are seeking Supply Education, Health, and Care Assistants (EHCAs) to join our bank of supply staff at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for flexible work, with both short-term and long-term placements available to suit your availability.

About the Role:

As a Supply EHCA, you will support students with special needs on an as-needed basis, covering both planned and unplanned absences. Working under the guidance of teaching staff, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and medical staff, you’ll play a crucial role in providing educational support, care, and some medical assistance to students. Your work may be conducted in the classroom, off-site, or in specialized school areas.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Educational Support: Help pupils with special needs access learning by providing personalized support within the classroom environment. Assist teachers with classroom management, record-keeping, and implementing Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
  • Health and Medical Assistance: Undertake training to support a range of medical needs as directed by nursing staff, including tasks such as gastrostomy support, epilepsy treatment, and airway management.
  • Personal Care and Wellbeing: Provide intimate care as required, including assistance with toileting and mobility. Encourage positive behavior, support emotional wellbeing, and ensure students’ safety during activities.
  • Flexible Assignments: As supply staff, be ready to adapt quickly to different classrooms and pupil needs, ensuring continuity of care and learning even on short-notice assignments.
Skills and Requirements:
  • Experience with SEN: Prior experience working with children with SEN is highly valued.
  • Medical Competencies: Willingness to train in basic medical support skills specific to pupils’ needs, provided under the supervision of nursing staff.
  • Adaptability and Reliability: Able to respond quickly to short-term bookings and manage varied assignments with ease.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with students, staff, and families.
  • Physical Stamina: This role involves physical activities like lifting, mobility support, and participation in water-based exercises.
Working Conditions:
  • Variety of Settings: Primarily classroom-based, with potential outdoor supervision and off-site activities.
  • Flexible Hours: As supply staff, choose assignments that match your availability, whether for short-term or longer-term cover.
  • Resilience: Ability to handle emotional demands from exposure to sensitive situations and challenging behavior with a positive attitude.
Why Join Our Supply Bank?

This role offers rewarding, flexible work with the chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives in an SEN setting. You’ll receive ongoing training, enjoy diverse assignments, and have the freedom to choose your working days.

If you’re caring, adaptable, and ready to bring supportive energy to our team, apply today

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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