Educational Healthcare Assistants needed

We are currently recruiting for Educational Healthcare Assistants to work on a temporary agency basis within specialist SEN schools in and around Preston. These roles involve supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including complex learning difficulties, physical needs, and associated health requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils throughout the school day
Assisting students with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks where required
Supporting pupils with medical and healthcare needs in line with care plans and training
Promoting independence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
Supporting learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
Following EHCP'S.
Maintaining a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment
Recording and reporting observations in line with school and safeguarding procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in SEN, healthcare, education, or care-based settings
A patient, compassionate, and reliable approach
Confidence supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

This is a temporary agency position offering flexible working opportunities within a supportive SEN setting. The role is well suited to individuals with experience as a care assistant, support worker, HCA, or those looking to develop their career in SEN education or healthcare.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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