Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA) - SEN Bank Staff

Contract Type: Supply/Bank Staff (Short-Term & Long-Term Assignments Available)

This is an excellent opportunity for flexible work, with both short-term and long-term placements available to suit your availability.

• Educational Support: Help pupils with special needs access learning by providing personalized support within the classroom environment. Assist teachers with classroom management, record-keeping, and implementing Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
• Health and Medical Assistance: Undertake training to support a range of medical needs as directed by nursing staff, including tasks such as gastrostomy support, epilepsy treatment, and airway management.
• Personal Care and Wellbeing: Provide intimate care as required, including assistance with toileting and mobility. Encourage positive behavior, support emotional wellbeing, and ensure students' safety during activities.
• Flexible Assignments: As supply staff, be ready to adapt quickly to different classrooms and pupil needs, ensuring continuity of care and learning even on short-notice assignments.
• Experience with SEN: Prior experience working with children with SEN is highly valued.
• Medical Competencies: Willingness to train in basic medical support skills specific to pupils' needs, provided under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Adaptability and Reliability: Able to respond quickly to short-term bookings and manage varied assignments with ease.
• Strong Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with students, staff, and families.
• Physical Stamina: This role involves physical activities like lifting, mobility support, and participation in water-based exercises.
• Variety of Settings: Primarily classroom-based, with potential outdoor supervision and off-site activities.
• Flexible Hours: As supply staff, choose assignments that match your availability, whether for short-term or longer-term cover.
• Resilience: Ability to handle emotional demands from exposure to sensitive situations and challenging behavior with a positive attitude.

This role offers rewarding, flexible work with the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives in an SEN setting. You'll receive ongoing training, enjoy diverse assignments, and have the freedom to choose your working days.

If you're caring, adaptable, and ready to bring supportive energy to our team, apply today!

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