Educational Health Care Assistants
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Educational Health Care Assistants Preston
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? Join our dynamic team as an Educational Healthcare Assistant at a leading SEN school dedicated to empowering and supporting our students to reach their full potential.
About the Role:
As an Educational Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, including physical, emotional, and learning challenges. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment, enabling our students to thrive both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Personalised Care: Assist with daily living activities such as feeding, mobility, and personal care, ensuring the well-being of each student.
- Support Learning: Assist in the classroom, working one-on-one or in small groups to facilitate learning and engagement in line with the students’ educational plans.
- Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other healthcare professionals to implement personalised educational and health care strategies.
- Monitor Progress: Keep detailed records of students’ progress and care needs, ensuring clear communication with the wider team.
- Promote Independence: Encourage students to develop independence and self-confidence, supporting their social and emotional development.
What we are looking for:
- A caring, patient, and compassionate individual with a genuine interest in supporting students with SEN.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or educational support role is desirable, but not essential.
- A proactive and flexible approach, able to adapt to the unique needs of each student.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care or special educational needs (preferred but not required).
Why join us?
- Rewarding Work: Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with SEN.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a dedicated team of professionals who value collaboration and continuous development.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
- Competitive Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and support our incredible students in achieving their best, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV to 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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