Educational Health Care Assistants needed

Agency Bank Educational Healthcare Assistant – SEN School

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking experienced Educational Healthcare Assistants to join our agency team, providing flexible cover in a welcoming and inclusive SEN school environment.

About the Role:

As an Educational Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help students reach their full potential. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and complex medical or emotional needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support in lessons and therapeutic sessions

• Assisting with personal care and mobility where required

• Implementing behaviour and communication strategies

• Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and social development

• Working collaboratively with school staff and families to provide consistent, high-quality care

About You:

• Passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives

• Calm, patient, and empathetic under pressure

• Experienced in working within SEN, education, or healthcare settings (preferred)

• Confident supporting children with personal care and medical needs

• Flexible and reliable, with a positive, team-focused attitude

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Relevant experience in SEN, education, or care

• Training in manual handling, first aid, or medication administration (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule

• Competitive pay rates

• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

• A supportive and friendly agency team

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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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