Health Care and Education Assistant

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is looking for two temporary Health Care and Education Assistants to support pupils with complex needs at Evergreen Primary School. This role includes personal care, health support, and teamwork with teachers. Successful candidates will receive training and must be committed and resilient. The position is part-time (32.5 hours) with a pay range of £24,796-£25,185 pro rata.

Benefits

Training provided

End of year leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and complex learning difficulties.
• Ability to follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' health needs.
• Assist learners with feeding difficulties.
• Provide intimate care to pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and professionals.
• Support small groups of children.
• Follow school policies for safeguarding and behaviour support.
• Be a role model for pupils.
• Administer prescribed medication when necessary.

Skills

Commitment

Caring attitude

Resilience

Ability to assist with feeding difficulties

Intimate care experience

Job description

Health Care and Education Assistant (x2) – Grade 2 – £24,796-£25,185 pro rata (32.5 hours per week). Temporary role available immediately until 31/08/2026.

The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint two temporary Health Care and Educational Assistants (HCEA) who are committed, caring and resilient to support pupils with SEND, complex learning difficulties and associated medical needs. Some pupils may require moving and handling, intimate care and medical interventions. Full training will be given.

Evergreen has 212 pupils with complex needs, including SLD, ASC or PMLD. The successful candidates will be assigned to work alongside a class team supporting pupils in all areas of their development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ health needs
• Assist where necessary with learners with feeding difficulties, including those with a gastrostomy and tracheoscopy
• Provide intimate care to meet pupils’ needs
• Work with teachers, teaching assistants, and other professionals to provide effective support and care to pupils, tailoring support to the needs of the individual pupils if necessary
• Support small groups of children and individuals within the classroom and/or externally to the main class as required
• Follow the school’s policy and procedures for safeguarding, moving and handling and behaviour support including the use of restrictive physical intervention if necessary to keep children safe.
• Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude
• Undertake appropriate training and administer prescribed medication when required including emergency medication
• Complete any training relating to the role will be provided by School or Health

Pay Calculation (term time only)

The pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

1. For employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
2. For employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Other Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date: 1st December 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please return completed applications to the school

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Evergreen Primary School
Warwick Road,
Bishop Auckland,
Co. Durham
DL14 6LS
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: Evergreenprimay.co.uk