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Full-time Educational Health Care Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? Join Teaching Personnel as an  Educational Healthcare Assistant  at leading SEN schools across Lancashire. The schools are dedicated to empowering and supporting their 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 :

Why join us?

Key Information :

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.wilsonteachingpersonnel

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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