Educational health care assistants needed

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

Job summary

An educational service provider in Preston is seeking caring Educational Health Care Assistants to support children with special educational needs in schools. This role combines classroom support with personal care and offers flexible term-time work. Opportunities for training and long-term contracts are available. Successful candidates will have a compassionate approach and relevant experience in care or education.

Benefits

Flexible term-time work

Weekly pay

Ongoing training in safeguarding and SEN strategies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or education roles.
• Willingness to provide personal care and support manual handling.
• Flexible and proactive in a dynamic school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including toileting and hygiene.
• Assist with classroom learning and therapeutic activities.
• Promote pupils' physical, emotional, and social development.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Experience in care or education

Job description

Overview

Educational Health Care Assistant - SEN Schools

We are looking for caring and dedicated Educational Health Care Assistants to join our team, supporting children and young people in specialist SEN schools across primary and secondary settings. This rewarding role combines classroom support with elements of personal care, working alongside teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to ensure pupils with complex needs can thrive both academically and personally.

This role is offered on a zero hour contract starting on a temporary basis. For the right candidates who demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a strong fit within the school environment, there may be opportunities to move into long-term or permanent contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene routines.

• Assist with classroom learning and therapeutic activities under teacher guidance.

• Promote pupils' physical, emotional, and social development in line with their EHCPs.

• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who may have autism, medical needs, or physical disabilities.

• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in either care (healthcare, residential, or personal care) or education (teaching assistant, learning support).

• Patient, compassionate, and professional approach.

• Willingness to provide personal care and support manual handling (training provided).

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt in a dynamic school setting.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible, term-time work with weekly pay.

• Long-term placement opportunities with progression to permanent school contracts.

• Ongoing training in safeguarding, moving & handling, and specialist SEN strategies.

• Supportive school environments where your work makes a real difference.

Please note: An enhanced DBS on the update service and suitable references are required.

If you are committed to supporting young people with additional needs and want to take the next step in your education or care career, we would 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on sh