Educational Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is looking for an experienced Educational Health Care Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Skelmersdale. This role involves providing 1:1 or small group support, assisting with personal care, and implementing strategies for emotional and social wellbeing. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, flexible, and have experience in SEN or healthcare settings. The role offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for further training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• 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 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support in lessons and therapeutic sessions.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as needed.
• Implement behaviour and communication strategies.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Collaborate with school staff and families for high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Flexible

Team-focused

Patient under pressure

Job description

Educational Health Care Assistant - Skelmerdale

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

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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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