Health Care Teaching Assistant

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy is looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their team, supporting students' educational and personal needs. The role includes providing care to students with diverse needs, fostering their independence, and assisting with various school activities. This position offers professional development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training provided

Career progression available

Qualifications

• Grade C in English and Maths required.
• A level qualification is desirable.
• Experience in education settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individual care and independence of students.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision and after school duties.
• Provide personal care and moving support for students with SEND.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Support Student Transitions

Education

Grade C in English and Maths

A Level Qualification

Job description

Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Health Care Assistant, supporting class leads and teachers with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for working in partnership with class leads and support staff to support the individual care of students. You will provide structured support and guidance for students in the development of their independence , physical and social needs. You will provide supervision, personal care and moving and handling support for students with SEND. Assisting with lunchtime supervision and after school and break duties as part of the rota.

Job requirements

• A desire to continue to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, with Grade C achieved in English and Maths
• Qualification to A level (AS/A level) is desirable
• Experience leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time to support student transitions around school and enrichment activities
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

As a Health Care Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Interviews will take place upon application

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Criminal Records Bureau.