Educational Health Care Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the UK is seeking an Educational Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion and experience in SEN environments. This role offers flexible hours and competitive pay, along with training opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic under pressure.
• Experience in working within SEN, education, or healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group support in lessons and therapeutic sessions.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility where required.
• Implementing behaviour and communication strategies.
• Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and social development.

Skills

Compassionate support

Experience with SEN

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Agency Bank Educational Healthcare Assistant – SEN School

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking experienced Educational Healthcare Assistants to join our agency team, providing flexible cover in a welcoming and inclusive SEN school environment.

About the Role

As an Educational Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help students reach their full potential. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and complex medical or emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group support in lessons and therapeutic sessions




• Assisting with personal care and mobility where required




• Implementing behaviour and communication strategies




• Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and social development




• Working collaboratively with school staff and families to provide consistent, high-quality care

About You

• Passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives




• Calm, patient, and empathetic under pressure




• Experienced in working within SEN, education, or healthcare settings (preferred)




• Confident supporting children with personal care and medical needs




• Flexible and reliable, with a positive, team-focused attitude

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)




• Relevant experience in SEN, education, or care




• Training in manual handling, first aid, or medication administration (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule




• Competitive pay rates




• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development




• A supportive and friendly agency team

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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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