Educational Healthcare Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking compassionate Educational Health Care Assistants in Lancashire to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Responsibilities include providing tailored assistance in lessons and personal care, working closely with school staff to enhance student well-being. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and relevant SEN experience. Flexible working hours and competitive pay are offered, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for ongoing training

Supportive agency team

Qualifications

• Compassionate attitude towards children with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS if not current.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support in lessons and therapeutic sessions.
• Assist with personal care and mobility.
• Implement behaviour and communication strategies.

Skills

Compassionate support

Patience

Experience in SEN

Team-focused attitude

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Relevant experience in SEN, education, or care

Training in manual handling, first aid or medication administration

Job description

Educational Health Care Assistants needed!

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.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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

If you want to join our team, reach out today and Levi will be in touch with next steps!

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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