Health and Welfare Support Assistant- Team Lead

The Shaw Education Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Health and Welfare Support Assistant - Team Lead to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on supporting the health and welfare of pupils in a special educational environment, ensuring their comfort and readiness to learn. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing essential care and support to vulnerable students. The school offers a nurturing atmosphere that values the contributions of every staff member, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount for Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting health and welfare needs in educational settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with health and welfare needs, including medication administration.
• Assist with personal care and therapies for students.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Excellent communication skills

Clinical competencies in enteral feeding

Teamwork

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Training in special education needs

Job description

Health and Welfare Support Assistant - Team Lead

We are seeking to appoint a Health and Welfare Support Assistant - Team Lead with the capacity to support the health and welfare needs of all pupils at Ivy House School, as well as supporting other team members. You will support pupils in various areas across the school, primarily through safely administering enteral feeding and supporting medication administration. The role may also include supporting personal and intimate care, pupils' physical needs, therapies (such as rebound and hydrotherapy), and classroom support.

The successful candidate will be pupil-focused, with a desire and ability to support all students with care and mutual respect. You should be able to work as part of a team, be eager to learn and develop, and have a strong commitment to improving the lives of pupils, ensuring they are happy, comfortable, safe, and ready to learn.

Experience working successfully with vulnerable children and/or adults in an education, health, or care context, along with excellent communication skills, is desirable. Ideally, you will have experience of enteral feeding and clinical competencies related to its administration; however, full training and competencies will be provided.

Ivy House School is a special school for pupils aged 2-19, offering a supportive environment with an individualized curriculum and pathway.

At Ivy House School, we believe that “working together to inspire, nurture, and empower” is essential. This vision emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach involving families, education, social care, and health professionals to create an aspirational, holistic, and supportive environment that prepares students for life beyond school and enables them to reach their full potential.

Our pupils enjoy coming to school and are proud of their achievements. They celebrate their successes and those of their peers.

We have a highly motivated, professional, and well-trained staff team that collaborates with parents, carers, and other professionals to meet each pupil's needs.

Shaw Education Trust comprises diverse schools, including primary, secondary, and special schools, working together to improve community lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity focused on transforming lives, our academies provide education to children of all abilities and backgrounds.

Our special settings cater to children with a wide range of needs, from profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses to social, emotional, and mental health needs, supporting them to navigate their world.

Whether you work as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or in facilities, admin, or operations, our schools offer a family-like environment that prioritizes children, young people, and their families.

All pupils receive an individualized education in small classes with enhanced support to meet their needs. Supporting a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals is highly rewarding, and you will truly make a difference.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, supporting students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, ensuring equal access to high-quality education.

Shaw Education Trust offers various employee benefits, including:

• Electric Car Scheme
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discount for Teachers Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth through the Institute of Education and other programs

We are committed to providing a rewarding employment experience, with access to in-house and accredited courses, guidance from experienced leaders, support from former HMIs and Ofsted inspectors, and opportunities to work across different schools within the Trust.

Working hours are 37 hours, term time only plus five INSET days.

Ivy House School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The position is subject to vetting procedures, including online checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of safer recruitment practices.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and all recruitment practices will reflect this commitment. CVs alone will not be accepted; the role requires a fully Enhanced DBS check and other employment checks.