Educational Health Care Assistant

Job Title: SEN Support Assistant / Educational Healthcare Assistant
Location: Across East Lancashire
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary / Day-to-Day Supply

Overview:
We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistants / Educational Healthcare Assistants to work on a day-to-day basis across schools in East Lancashire. This is a flexible role supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including complex and medical needs.

This position is ideal for individuals with a background in care, support work, or healthcare who are looking to transition into or continue working within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
• Assisting with personal care where required (feeding, toileting, mobility)
• Supporting students with medical or physical needs throughout the school day
• Helping pupils access learning in the classroom and engage with activities
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals

Requirements:

• Experience in care, healthcare, SEN support or a similar role
• Comfortable supporting personal care and medical needs
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
• Flexible and adaptable to different school environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.25
• Flexible day-to-day work to suit your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team

Availability:
Immediate start available. Candidates should be open to flexible, short-notice assignments across East Lancashire.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want a flexible role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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