Health Care Assistants for SEN Schools

1 month ago


Darwen, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Educational Health Care Assistant – SEN School

Are you compassionate, patient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic, nurturing environment where every day brings new opportunities to support and inspire young learners? If so, we would love to have you on our team

Location: Darwen.
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary.
Start Date: ASAP.

About Us:

Teaching Personnel work closesly with a mixed primary and secondary specialist SEN school that provides an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment for children with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. We recruit staff that are dedicated to empowering each child to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, through individualised support and care.

The Role:

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Educational Health Care Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in providing personalized care and support to our students, assisting with their educational, emotional, and physical needs. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff, you will help ensure that every student feels valued and supported in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide tailored support to students in their daily learning activities, helping them to access the curriculum.
  • Assist with the personal care and physical needs of students, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, in accordance with individual care plans.
  • Support the development of social, communication, and life skills, helping students build confidence and independence.
  • Work with teachers to implement educational health care plans and help track student progress.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, particularly during transitions and unstructured activities.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
  • Assist with specialized equipment and resources as needed.
Requirements:
  • Experience working with children with SEN or disabilities in an educational, health care, or social care setting.
  • Compassion, patience, and a strong desire to support the well-being and development of children with special needs.
  • Ability to provide personal care support with dignity and respect.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to meeting the challenges and rewards of working in an SEN environment.
Desirable:
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or a relevant qualification.
  • Experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, or complex medical needs.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding practices and working with vulnerable individuals.
What We Offer:
  • A friendly and collaborative team environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and training through our CPd Academy. 
  • Opportunities to progress within the school and be offered a permanent contract.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN.

How to Apply:

Please send a copy of your CV to Katie katie.wilson@teachingpersonnel.com

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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