Senior Education Health Care Assistant

Newfield School; West Wick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, invites applications for Senior Education Health Care Assistants. You will support individuals and groups of pupils to access outcomes outlined in each EHCP, assisting with education, health, medical and general care needs.

A child-centred approach is essential, with training and development provided to support you in this rewarding role. Hours are 33.5 per week, 39 weeks per year during term-time, with shifts 8:30am to 3:30pm plus an extra hour weekly

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with education, health and care plans.
• Ability to promote effective communication using Makaton, PECS or similar.
• Committed to child-centred approach and willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of pupils to access outcomes in their EHCP.
• Assist with education, health, medical, and general care needs as directed.
• Support classroom management and teacher with lesson delivery.

Skills

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Communication with pupils

Makaton/PECS familiarity

Job description

SeniorEducation Health Care Assistant – Grade E - Permanent

33.5 hours per week

£28,153 to £31,015 pro rata salary range

£14.59 to £16.08 per hour

Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school inBlackburn, Lancashire, providing high-quality specialist education, care andtherapy for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of needs,including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments andphysical disabilities.

We are looking toappoint a number of enthusiastic and committed Senior Education Health CareAssistants to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in January2027.

Under the direction of teachers and seniorstaff, you will provide support to individuals and groups of children to access outcomes asoutlined in each individual’s Education Health Care Plan.

You will support pupils education, health, medical, physical and generalcare needs following agreed plans, promote effective communication for allpupils using a range of agreed strategies e.g.: Makaton, PECS, communicationaides etc. and provide general support to the teacher in the management ofpupils and the classroom.

Whilstwe particularly welcome applicants with experience of working with children andyoung people, it is more important that you have a child centred approach inworking with our very special children as a full programme of training anddevelopment will be provided.

Pleasesee details of working pattern below to be worked 39 weeks per year during termtime including 5 annual professional development full days:

8:30am to 3:30pm each day, plus anadditional hour to be taken each week agreed with Deputy Headteacher