Health and Welfare Support Assistant (HWSA)

SchoolRecruiter; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care perks

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust is seeking a Health and Welfare Support Assistant for Ivy House School in Derbyshire. You will support pupils with enteral feeding, medication administration and general care to help them learn in a safe environment.

The role involves assisting with personal care, therapies, and classroom support within a collaborative team, with full training provided. A strong commitment to pupil well-being and learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children/adults in education, health or care contexts desirable.
• Experience with enteral feeding and administration of enteral medication welcomed.
• Full training and competencies will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely administer enteral feeding and support administration of medication.
• Support pupils with personal and intimate care and physical needs.
• Assist with therapies such as rebound and hydrotherapy.
• Provide classroom support and work as part of a team.

Skills

Enteral feeding

Medication administration

Pupil care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

* Health and Welfare Support Assistant (HWSA)Fast Apply# Health and Welfare Support Assistant (HWSA)EmployerLocation: Derby, DerbyshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 SCP 10-13 £25,614-£26,017 FTEPosted: 23rd September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 7th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575586Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1575586* Share :Due to exciting expansion, we are seeking to appoint Health and Welfare Support Assistants (HWSA) with the capacity to support the health and welfare needs of all pupils at Ivy House School. You will support the pupils in several areas across school. Predominantly this will be safely administering enteral feeding and supporting the administration of medication but may also include elements of supporting personal and intimate care, pupils' physical needs, therapies (such as rebound and hydro therapy) and classroom support.The successful candidate will be pupil-focused and have the desire and ability to support all our students with care and mutual respect. You will be able to work as part of a team and be keen to learn and develop. You will also have a strong commitment to improving the lives of all our pupils and ensuring they are happy, comfortable, safe and ready to learn.A proven track record of working successfully with vulnerable children and/or adults in an education, health or care context and excellent communication skills are desirable for this role. Ideally you will have experience of enteral feeding and experience of the necessary clinical competencies to carry out enteral feeding and the administration of enteral medication. However, full training and competencies will be provided.Ivy House School is a special school for pupils aged 2-19. We offer a happy and supportive environment, where pupils are given the best opportunities through an individualised curriculum and pathway.At Ivy House School we believe that it is imperative that everyone within our community is:\"working together to inspire, nurture and empower\"This vision captures the importance of the multidisciplinary approach from all stakeholders including families, education, social care and health professionals to ensure that we create an offer for our learners' that is aspirational (Inspire), offers holistic and personal development, removing barriers to learning (Nurture) and enables students to be as independent as possible so that they are well prepared for life after school, into adulthood and ensuring that no dream is out of reach (Empower).Our pupils like to come to school. They are justifiably proud of what they achieve and enjoy celebrating not only their own successes but also those of their friends and other peers from across the school.We have a highly motivated, professional and well-trained team of staff who work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure that all aspects of our offer meet the needs of each of our pupils.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.******Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Makea life-changing difference in one of our special schools**Ourspecial schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places towork. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a widerange of special educational needs and disabilities to discover theirstrengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives.Ourpupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learningdisabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severelearning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Everypupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised andcelebrated.Byjoining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what everychild and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environmentwhere relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes animportant contribution.Whetheryou join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or aspart of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have theopportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and builda rewarding career in special education.Ourpupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care andsupport shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and theirfuture lives.**Joinus and help transform lives, including your own.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** Anexcellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / TeachersPension (Teaching Staff)* Support Staff only based onworking full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your firstday of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Accessto Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed tosupport your well-being.* FreeDiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusivediscounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offersfrom hundreds of the biggest brands.* FreeEye Tests* Cycleto work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.**We know our people are the key to our success and so we'recommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.****Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.*** Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's