Pupil Health & Welfare Support Specialist

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the East Midlands is seeking a Health and Welfare Support Assistant to support the health and welfare needs of pupils at Ivy House School. Responsibilities include administering enteral feeding and supporting medication administration, as well as personal care and classroom support. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable children. This role offers a fixed-term contract and generous benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discounts from a wide range of brands

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to professional development courses

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working successfully with vulnerable children in education or care contexts.
• Experience of enteral feeding and necessary clinical competencies (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Safely administer enteral feeding.
• Support the administration of medication.
• Provide personal and intimate care as required.
• Assist with pupils’ physical needs and therapies.
• Offer classroom support to pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with vulnerable children

Job description

A reputable educational institution in the East Midlands is seeking a Health and Welfare Support Assistant to support the health and welfare needs of pupils at Ivy House School. Responsibilities include administering enteral feeding and supporting medication administration, as well as personal care and classroom support. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable children. This role offers a fixed-term contract and generous benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities.