Health Care Assistant

Reeson Education; London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Health Care Assistant for a reputable SEN school in Lambeth, London. Candidates will support students with special educational needs, providing personal care and assistance while fostering independence. This part-time role offers rewarding experiences and career progression opportunities within the education sector.

Benefits

Stable and secure work

Fantastic facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in Health Care.
• Experience working with children with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex medical needs.
• Provide personal care and assistance.
• Monitor and report on students' behavior and health.

Skills

Excellent communication

Resilience

Caring attitude

Job description

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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 pupil's 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 children's 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 England's 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.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

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  Entry level

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