Education, Health and Care Assistant

Every pupil at has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This describes their Special Education Needs (SEN) and the help they will get to meet them. An EHCP also includes any health and care provision that is needed. Traditionally the school have recruited Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support pupils but they realised that the variety and scope of the role has changed to ensure the requirements of their EHCPs are met.

Overview

You Will:

work under the instruction and guidance of teaching, HLTA and medical staff;

undertake education, care and medical support programmes to enable pupils access to learning;

assist the teacher in the management of pupils support needs and in the organisation and day-to-day running of the classroom.

This work may be carried out in the classroom, outside the main teaching area or off-site.

The job involves:

mostly working from instructions;

occasionally making minor decisions involving the use of initiative;

referring problems to your HLTA, class teacher or manager;

little close supervision beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.

Education Main Accountabilities

Provide specialist support for pupils with special needs - ensuring appropriate access to learning activities.

Assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the learning environment in the classroom.

Assist the teacher and HLTA with the planning of learning activities.

Undertake pupils record keeping which will include recording pupils responses and their learning and development.

Health Main Accountabilities

Participate in training for a range of medical competencies. Implement this training to support the needs of pupils attending the school. This can include gastrostomy support, emergency epilepsy treatment and support for children with breathing difficulties; such as supporting a child with a tracheostomy.

Assist with the development and implementation of health care plans.

Assist with pupil first-aid and welfare issues, for example looking after sick pupils.

Undertake some routine medical support under the direction and supervision of nursing staff.

Care Main Accountabilities

Ensuring pupil care and safety during learning activities.

Carry out intimate care duties.

Assist with the development and implementation of Risk Assessments and Personal Care programmes.

Promote positive pupil behaviour, deal promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Hours: 09:00am to 15:15pm

The position requires full availability from Monday to Friday. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants who are unable to commit to all five days.

Pay: £95 a day

Temp to Perm Contact over 12 weeks