Health and Welfare Support Assistant- Team Lead

Ivy House; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Health and Welfare Support Assistant - Team Lead to enhance the well-being of pupils. This role focuses on administering enteral feeding and supporting medication needs, while also providing personal care and classroom support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to improving the lives of students, working within a multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing environment. With ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive community, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a significant impact on young lives. If you're passionate about education and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount for Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in education, health, or care settings is desirable.
• Ability to support students with care and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' health and welfare needs, including medication administration.
• Work collaboratively with team members to improve pupil lives.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Desire to learn and develop

Education

Relevant qualifications in health or education

Job description

Health and Welfare Support Assistant - Team Lead

We are seeking to appoint a Health and Welfare Support Assistant - Team Lead to support the health and welfare needs of all pupils at Ivy House School, as well as supporting other team members. The role involves supporting pupils in various areas across the school, primarily safely administering enteral feeding and supporting medication administration. It may also include personal and intimate care, supporting 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 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, safe, and ready to learn.

Experience working with vulnerable children and/or adults in education, health, or care settings, along with excellent communication skills, is desirable. Experience of enteral feeding and clinical competencies related to it are preferred, but full training and competencies will be provided.

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

Our community operates under the vision: “working together to inspire, nurture and empower”. This emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach involving families, education, social care, and health professionals to create an aspirational, holistic, and independent learning environment for our students.

Our pupils enjoy coming to school and are proud of their achievements, celebrating successes together. We have a motivated, professional, and well-trained team working collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals to meet each pupil's needs.

Shaw Education Trust comprises diverse schools including primary, secondary, and special schools, all committed to transforming lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to this mission, our schools serve children of all abilities and backgrounds, ensuring equal access to high-quality education.

Benefits for staff include:

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

We value our staff as key to our success and offer various training and development programs, including nationally recognized qualifications and opportunities to work across different schools within the Trust.

Working hours are 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Ivy House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires vetting procedures, including online checks and a DBS check. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches as part of safer recruitment.

Note: We may appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. CVs alone will not be accepted; all applications must adhere to our safer recruitment policies. Successful candidates will undergo a full DBS check and other employment verifications.