Total 4 job vacancies by senploy

Location: Plymouth
Position: Education, Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent

Are you compassionate, resilient, and dedicated to supporting children with complex educational, health, and care needs? We are seeking an Education, Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA) to join our team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Primary School in Plymouth. This role provides essential support to pupils with diverse needs, ensuring their access to learning and their overall well-being.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and medical staff, the EHCA will provide holistic support to pupils. This includes assisting with education and care programs and handling some medical support tasks to enable students' full participation in school life. Duties may be conducted within the classroom, in designated school areas, or during off-site activities.
- Educational Support: Provide specialist support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they can access and engage with learning activities. Assist teachers with classroom management, record-keeping, and the planning of tailored learning activities.
- Health and Medical Support: Participate in training to develop medical competencies, such as gastrostomy support, airway management, and epilepsy treatment, under the direction of nursing staff. Assist with pupil first-aid, health care plans, and routine medical support.
- Care Responsibilities: Assist with Personal Care and Risk Assessments, promote positive pupil behavior, support intimate care duties, and ensure pupil safety during all learning activities.
- Collaborative Role: Work closely with other staff, parents, and outside professionals to deliver and implement Individual Education and Health Plans that foster communication, emotional well-being, and independence for each child.
- Experience with SEN: Prior experience supporting children with special educational needs is preferred.
- Medical Competencies: Willingness to undergo training in various medical and health competencies tailored to individual pupils' needs.
- Physical Fitness: The role involves physical activity, such as lifting, assisting with mobility, and supporting pupils in water-based activities.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with pupils, staff, and families. Experience with or willingness to learn communication aids, such as PECS and signing, is essential.
- Technical Skills: Basic IT skills and familiarity with classroom equipment, such as iPads and photocopiers, to support learning activities.
- Classroom Environment: Mainly based within classrooms but may include exposure to outdoor conditions during off-site activities or supervision of pupils outdoors.
- Emotional Resilience: Ability to manage stress from exposure to challenging behavior or welfare issues.
- Personal Care Needs: Comfort with handling bodily fluids and personal care as required by some students.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs by supporting their health, educational growth, and personal care. We provide comprehensive training, a supportive team environment, and a rewarding career where no two days are the same.

If you're motivated, patient, and ready to empower students in an SEN setting, we'd 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.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Job Advert: Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA) - SEN Primary School Bank Staff

Location: Plymouth
Position: Supply Education, Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA)
Salary: Competitive daily rate, based on experience
Contract Type: Supply/Bank Staff (Short-Term & Long-Term Assignments Available)

Are you passionate about supporting children with complex educational, health, and care needs, but need flexibility in your schedule? We are seeking Supply Education, Health, and Care Assistants (EHCAs) to join our bank of supply staff at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for flexible work, with both short-term and long-term placements available to suit your availability.

As a Supply EHCA, you will support students with special needs on an as-needed basis, covering both planned and unplanned absences. Working under the guidance of teaching staff, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and medical staff, you'll play a crucial role in providing educational support, care, and some medical assistance to students. Your work may be conducted in the classroom, off-site, or in specialized school areas.
- 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!

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Are you passionate about supporting children who struggle with their mental health?

Are you comfortable supporting challenging behaviour and approaching challenges with a resilient, nurturing approach?

The ideal candidate will focus on maintaining a positive learning environment for pupils with additional SEMH needs across age groups. You must have prior experience supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour, be it within a classroom, through a Psychology degree or support work.
- Be able to adapt support depending on pupils needs.
- Must be willing to support pupils Learning and Social skills.
- Willing to intervene if a challenging situation arises.
- Support with Phonics, Literacy and Numeracy intervention.
- MUST HAVE Right to Work in the UK and Overseas Criminal Clearance

Please apply with your most recent CV attached.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Are you a caring and dedicated professional with healthcare experience? Protocol Education is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to join our team and support students in a special educational needs (SEN) school, starting ASAP (DBS dependent).

This opportunity is ideal for people from the care sector who are eager to apply their skills in an educational environment. You'll work with students from primary to post-16 levels, providing vital support both one-on-one and in classroom settings.
- Impactful Work: Help students develop sensory and motor skills, enhance vocabulary, improve speech and language, and engage in creative activities like art, cooking, music, and dance.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside a team of assistants and a dedicated class teacher in a supportive environment.
- Professional Growth: Access free CPD courses and ongoing support from a committed senior leadership team.
- Straightforward Employment: Enjoy the benefits of direct employment without the need for umbrella companies.
- Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
- Personalized Support: Provide individualized assistance to students.
- Small Class Sizes: Engage with classes of 6-8 students.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other assistants and the class teacher.
- Comprehensive Development: Focus on the social and cognitive development of students.
- Residential Option: Opportunity to work in the school's residential centre.
- Secure Employment: Year-long contract with the potential for extension.
- Supportive Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of a supportive senior leadership team.
- Free Professional Development: Enhance your skills with access to CPD courses.

Ready to make a difference? Join Protocol Education as a Health Care Teaching Assistant. Apply today or for more information call

Make a meaningful impact and advance your career with Protocol Education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.