Education Assistant

Chailey Heritage Foundation; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Lewes is seeking an Education Assistant to support children with physical disabilities and complex medical needs. This role involves providing care, assisting in educational activities, and working alongside a compassionate team. Key responsibilities include delivering personal care, following care plans, and ensuring a safe environment for students. The position offers full training and opportunities for professional development in a values-led organization committed to respect and inclusion.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing specialist training

Strong team support

Opportunities to develop and progress

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with disabilities.
• Ability to perform intimate personal care tasks.
• Willingness to undergo training for clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support children with physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
• Provide intimate personal care and carry out clinical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and health professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Practical skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

At Chailey Heritage School, Education Assistants play a vital role in supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and communication difficulties to access their education and experience fulfilling school days. This is a hands-on role where education, care and clinical support come together. You will work as part of a warm, multidisciplinary team alongside specialist teachers, nurses and therapists, supporting pupils both in the classroom and with their personal care and health needs. If you're compassionate, practical and motivated by making a real difference, this could be the role for you.

What makes this role special

• Access learning using specialist equipment and resources
• Communicate using signs, symbols or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Take part in physical activities such as swimming, trike riding, rebound
• Access community outings or support with on-site workshops
• Receive intimate personal care with dignity and respect
• Be safe, comfortable and supported throughout the school day

Care and clinical support

It’s important that this role includes intimate personal care and clinical tasks. With full training and assessment, you will:

• Provide intimate personal care, including full hygiene tasks and toileting
• Support eating and drinking safely.
• Carry out clinical care tasks such as gastrostomy care and administering medication
• Follow detailed care plans, therapy programmes and safety procedures

Is this role right for you?

• Are comfortable with hands-on care and practical tasks
• Can remain calm, patient and respectful in a busy environment
• Are open to learning new skills, with clinical and specialist training
• Value teamwork and supporting others

Why join Chailey Heritage Foundation?

• Full induction and ongoing specialist training
• Strong team support and supervision
• Opportunities to develop and progress
• A values-led organisation committed to dignity, respect and inclusion