Education Health Care Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Education Health Care Support Assistant in Plymouth. This role involves supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in a nurturing environment. You will provide one-to-one assistance, help with personal care, and collaborate with educational staff. The position is temporary with a competitive daily rate of £90 - £100 and opportunities for permanent placement as roles expand.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity for a contracted role

Full training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN or care-based setting is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to personal care tasks.
• Confidence in supporting children with profound learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex learning and medical needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to enhance learning.
• Assist with personal care and use specialist equipment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Experience with complex needs

Communication skills

Job description

Education Health Care Support Assistant – PMLD

Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Location: Plymouth
Start Date: ASAP - ongoing, with potential to extend into the new year and become a contracted school role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Education Health Care Support Assistant to join a welcoming special school in Whitleigh supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who require a high level of care and individualised support.

About the Role

• Support students with complex learning, physical, and medical needs in a nurturing school environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help each child access learning and personal development opportunities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication as required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to provide consistent, holistic support for each student.

About You

• Kind, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential.
• Confident supporting children with profound learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care and using specialist equipment (training provided).
• Experience in an SEN or care-based setting is desirable, but a caring attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate (£90 - £100 per day)
• Opportunity to extend into the new year and progress into a contracted role with the school
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Full training and ongoing professional development

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to play a vital role in their growth and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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