Education Health Care Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Blackburn is looking for enthusiastic Education Health Care Assistants to start in November 2025. Responsibilities include supporting children as per their Education Health Care Plans and assisting with their education and care needs. Previous experience with children is preferred, but a child-centered approach is essential. The role comes with a full induction and training package, emphasizing professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Full induction and training package

Specialized mentoring to develop expertise

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed towards children's education.
• Ability to support children with diverse needs.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups of children according to their Education Health Care Plans.
• Assist with education, health, and general care needs.
• Promote effective communication strategies.

Skills

Experience working with children

Child-centered approach

Effective communication (Makaton, PECS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Education Health Care Assistants to join our busy, demanding, and rewarding school, starting in November 2025.

Under the guidance of teachers and senior staff, you will support individuals and groups of children to access outcomes outlined in their Education Health Care Plans.

You will assist with pupils' education, health, medical, physical, and general care needs according to established plans, promote effective communication using strategies such as Makaton, PECS, and communication aids, and support teachers in managing pupils and classrooms.

While experience working with children and young people is preferred, a child-centered approach is most important, as comprehensive training and development will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to meeting the needs of our children and their families. Our dedicated team works closely with pupils, parents, staff, and governors to develop exemplary practices and achievements.

We prioritize well-being and professional development, offering:

• a full induction and training package
• specialized mentoring and training to develop expertise

The school has received various accreditations, including re-accreditation for autism through the National Autistic Society, the Inclusion Quality Mark, and the Rights Respecting School Award from UNICEF.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers, and trustees are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process adheres to "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidelines. Employment offers are contingent upon checks such as:

• disqualification by childcare regulations
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
• medical assessments
• online and social media screening
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work verification
• references
• suitability assessments for working with children

Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.