Education Assistant

TipTopJob; Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in North Chailey is seeking an Education Assistant to support children with complex disabilities. Key responsibilities include assisting learning, providing personal care, and encouraging independence. The ideal candidate has a caring attitude and is willing to learn, with a competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced leave and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave: 25–30 days (plus bank holidays)

Healthcare Cash Plan and Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Comfortable with personal care and committed to supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Willing to learn about working with people with physical disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning, communication, and therapies throughout the school day.
• Provide hands-on personal care, including hygiene routines.
• Encourage independence, boosting self-esteem, and help each learner achieve personal goals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork and communication

Basic understanding of Maths, English and IT

Job description

Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF

Salary: A GBP 18,980.33 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 5 days, Term Time only

At the Foundation, you’ll be part of something truly special, supporting children and young people with complex disabilities to learn, grow and thrive in a safe and enriching environment.

The Role

As an Education Assistant, you’ll support the delivery of personalised learning both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with teachers, therapists and care teams, your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils to access learning, communication and therapies throughout the school day
• Providing hands‑on personal care, including hygiene routines, toileting and changing, in line with safeguarding and dignity standards
• Assisting with mobility needs, including using specialist equipment and following manual handling guidelines
• Encouraging independence, boosting self‑esteem and helping each learner achieve their personal goalsli>
• Supporting inclusion in lessons and activities such as swimming, outings, and riding sessions
• Acting as a link worker, advocating for the individual needs of a learner and sharing updates with the wider team

Every day is different : and every day matters

Skills And Qualifications

Experience isn’t essential : your attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most. They’ll support you every step of the way.

• Have a caring, patient and energetic approach
• Are comfortable with personal care and committed to supporting physical and emotional wellbeing
• Can work as part of a team and communicate well with both colleagues and learners
• Have a good basic understanding of Maths, English and IT
• Understand or are willing to learn about working with people with physical disabilities and complex needs

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave : 25 – 30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Pension Scheme and Death In Service Benefit
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities