Part-Time Health & Welfare Assistant – Special School

CITY OF STOKE ON TRENT; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Horton Lodge Special School is seeking a Health and Welfare Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This part-time, permanent role supports pupils with health, welfare and independence, under the guidance of teaching staff and healthcare professionals, contributing to a safe and thriving school environment.

The role involves direct pupil support, personal care, and delivery of delegated clinical interventions, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with families

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, health and welfare support
• Administering delegated clinical interventions following specialist training
• Supporting physical management, mobility and safe moving and handling
• Assisting with therapy programmes and therapeutic activities
• Encouraging participation in lessons, activities and social opportunities
• Supporting educational visits and off-site experiences
• Promoting positive behaviour, communication and wellbeing
• Working closely with families, carers and professionals
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for every pupil
• Promote safeguarding, equality and the overall ethos of the school

Skills

Caring attitude

Enthusiastic

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Horton Lodge Special School is seeking a Health and Welfare Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This part-time, permanent role supports pupils with health, welfare and independence, under the guidance of teaching staff and healthcare professionals, contributing to a safe and thriving school environment.

The role involves direct pupil support, personal care, and delivery of delegated clinical interventions, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with families