Health Care Assistant

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned SEN school in Lambeth is seeking a skilled Health Care Assistant to support students with complex needs. This rewarding role involves working closely with children, assisting with personal care and classroom preparation while fostering independence in life skills. Ideal candidates are resilient and ready for a fulfilling career transition towards being an SEN Teaching Assistant.

Benefits

Stable, Secure and Valued Work

Fantastic Facilities

Continual Professional Development Courses

Qualifications

• Excellent, inspiring learning support assistant.
• Proven track record of improvement.
• Able to creatively contribute to students' development.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with parents on pupil progress.
• Preparing the classroom for school day.
• Providing personal care and monitoring behavior.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Behavior observation

Job description

One of our lovely SEN schools that cater for students with complex medical needs and severe learning difficulties are looking for a skilled Health Care Assistant to join their team for in a variety of year groups from years 7:13. Based in Lambeth, this school is easily accessible via public transport and has a car park if you drive

Health Care Assistant

• Stable, Secure and Valued Work
• Fantastic Facilities
• Continual Professional Development Courses for Remote Learning
• opportunity to work with students in a rewarding role
• Working hours of 8.30 : 4.30pm
• Lambeth location
  
  

What will be your role within the classroom as a Health Care Assistant?

• Working closely with parents and reporting back on pupils progress across the borough of Lambeth
• Preparing the classroom, ready for the school day
• Working with children on a 1:1 basis as well as in small groups
• Providing personal care
• Observing and monitoring childrens behaviour and health
• Assisting secondary aged students with a focus on independence and life skills
  
  

The Health Care Assistant Role

We are looking for resilient and caring individuals who are looking to make a transition to become an SEN Teaching Assistant who have a Health Care Assistant background. As an Health Care Assistant you will working with various complex needs, within Special Needs Schools and in the classroom environment and support them in the classroom during lessons.

Health Care Assistant Required Skills And Expertise

• Be an excellent, inspiring learning support assistant
• Have a proven track record of improvement
• Be able to creatively contribute to the development of the students and the curriculum
• Assist with personal care, feeding and independent living tasks
  
  

What does Autism mean?

Autism which is often abbreviated to ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) could mean that individuals may have trouble with the following: Anxiety, communication, social interaction, repetitive and restrictive behaviour, varied sensitivity to certain senses such as; light, sound, taste and touch. Children with Autism may rely on different ways to communicate this maybe through PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or Makaton (a type of sign language).

What does PMLD mean?

Children with PMLD will have more than one disability, this could mean they may have trouble with the following: communication, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and mental health difficulties. Many individuals with profound multiple learning difficulties rely on different ways to communicate this maybe through such as PECS and Makaton.

What does SLD mean?

SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) is applied to a child who finds it difficult to understand, learn and remember new skills and has trouble adapting their skills to daily life. Difficulties may be further compounded by emotional and behavioural issues, difficulties with communication, or within a diagnosed condition like autism. The term is loosely applied to children with a significantly low score in a formal IQ test, which can be measured by an educational psychologist.

Are you interested? Please send us your CV for a Health care Assistant, and we will be in touch

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is Englands Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

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