Health and Welfare Assistant - Horton Lodge Special School

Horton Lodge Special School; Leek; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Horton Lodge Special School in Leek is seeking a Health & Welfare Support Assistant (HSWA) to join a dedicated team. You will support pupils' health, wellbeing and independence, providing personal care and welfare support under supervision to help pupils thrive at school.

Working with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, you will contribute to a safe, inclusive environment and assist with delegated clinical interventions after specialist training, focusing on safeguarding and pupil

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, health and welfare support
• Administering delegated clinical interventions following specialist training
• Supporting physical management, mobility and safe moving and handling
• Assisting with therapy programmes and therapeutic activities
• Encouraging participation in lessons, activities and social opportunities
• Supporting educational visits and off-site experiences
• Promoting positive behaviour, communication and wellbeing
• Working closely with families, carers and professionals
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for every pupil
• Promote safeguarding, equality and the overall ethos of the school

Job description

Make Every Day Matter

Health & Welfare Support Assistant (HSWA)

Horton Lodge Special School

Monday to Friday | 9:30am – 3.00pm (starting times can change)

Are you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping children to thrive?

At Horton Lodge Special School, we're looking for a Health & Welfare Support Assistant (HSWA) to join our dedicated and friendly team as soon as possible.

This is much more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day in the lives of children and young people with complex and additional needs. You'll play a vital role in supporting pupils' health, wellbeing and independence, helping them build confidence and enjoy every aspect of school life.

Working under the direction of teaching staff, therapists and healthcare professionals, you'll provide both clinical and non-clinical support, ensuring our pupils are safe, healthy, happy and able to achieve their full potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing personal care, health and welfare support
• Administering delegated clinical interventions following specialist training
• Supporting physical management, mobility and safe moving and handling
• Assisting with therapy programmes and therapeutic activities
• Encouraging participation in lessons, activities and social opportunities
• Supporting educational visits and off-site experiences
• Promoting positive behaviour, communication and wellbeing
• Working closely with families, carers and professionals
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for every pupil
• Promote safeguarding, equality and the overall ethos of the school

Why Join Horton Lodge?

Every day brings new opportunities, achievements and moments that truly matter.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• A highly rewarding role where you can see the difference you make
• Working with happy, engaging and inspiring pupils
• A beautiful school setting and welcoming environment
• A supportive, experienced and passionate staff team
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell Scheme
• The chance to be part of a school where relationships, care and pupil success are at the heart of everything we do

Come and See Us

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school.

To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01538 306214 or email Lucy Bloor, Headteacher, at [e-mail].

Safeguarding Statement

Horton Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to robust recruitment, vetting and induction procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches.

Join us and help create extraordinary opportunities for extraordinary young people.

Because at Horton Lodge, every child deserves the chance to flourish - and every member of staff plays a part in making that happen.