Educational Health Care Assistant

Vision for Education - Teesside - SEND; Picton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the UK is seeking an Educational Health Care Assistant to provide vital assistance to children with complex needs. Responsibilities include supporting pupils in their learning and development, liaising with professionals, and promoting a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN or healthcare, a caring nature, and a commitment to safeguarding. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities are provided in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an SEN or healthcare setting is essential.
• A caring and patient nature with the ability to build trust is crucial.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and personal care is important.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with medical, physical, and personal care needs.
• Assist pupils in learning on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Monitor and encourage pupils' academic and emotional development.
• Liaise with teachers and therapists for holistic care.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience with children or young people in SEN

Caring and patient nature

Knowledge of medical procedures

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Commitment to safeguarding children

Willingness to use public transport

Job description

Educational Health Care Assistant.

Thornaby

£85-£95 per day.

Start date: January 2026.

The Role

As an Educational Health Care Assistant, you will provide vital support to children with complex needs, helping them access education and develop their independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with medical, physical, and personal care needs as required.
• Assisting pupils in their learning, both on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Monitoring and encouraging progress in pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Liaising with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care and learning.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for every child.

Requirements

The desired Educational Health Care Assistant will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or healthcare setting.
• Have a caring and patient nature, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships.
• Have knowledge of or a willingness to learn about medical procedures, personal care, or therapeutic approaches.
• Have a proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer

As an Educational Health Care Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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