Special School Education Health Care Assistant (Term-Time)

Teaching Vacancies; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Newfield School in Blackburn is seeking Education Health Care Assistants (Grade C) to work 32.5 hours per week during term time. You will support pupils to access education and care plans, following established EHCPs, and work under teachers to manage classrooms and routines.

Experience with children and willingness to undertake full training are essential. The post runs 39 weeks per year, with some after-hours training sessions planned in advance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in an educational setting.
• Willingness to train and develop in relevant education health care support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups to access outcomes in EHCPs.
• Assist with education, health, medical and general care needs.
• Promote communication using strategies such as Makaton and PECS.

Skills

Childcare support

Pupil communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Newfield School in Blackburn is seeking Education Health Care Assistants (Grade C) to work 32.5 hours per week during term time. You will support pupils to access education and care plans, following established EHCPs, and work under teachers to manage classrooms and routines.

Experience with children and willingness to undertake full training are essential. The post runs 39 weeks per year, with some after-hours training sessions planned in advance.