At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs in their education and care.
- Company: Newfield School, a special school dedicated to high-quality education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team in a rewarding and dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and gain valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Child-centred approach; experience with children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.26 - 13.26 £ per hour.
Education Health Care Assistants – Grade C - Permanent 32.5 hours per week (pro–rate) £24,796 to £25,583 pro‑rate salary range (£12.85 to £13.26 per hour).
Newfield School is a well‑resourced special school in Blackburn, Lancashire providing high‑quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 4–19 with a wide range of needs, including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. Due to the continued growth of the school, we are seeking to appoint a large number of enthusiastic and committed Education Health Care Assistants to join our busy, demanding, rewarding and amazing school, starting in September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of teachers and senior staff, provide support to individuals and groups of children to access outcomes as outlined in each individual’s Education Health Care Plan.
- Support pupils’ education, health, medical, physical and general care needs following agreed plans.
- Promote effective communication for all pupils using a range of agreed strategies such as Makaton, PECS and communication aids.
- Provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Qualifications and Attributes
Whilst we particularly welcome applicants with experience of working with children and young people, it is more important that you have a child‑centred approach when working with our very special children. A full programme of training and development will be provided.
Working pattern and salary (part‑time)
- Working pattern – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (39 weeks per year during term time).
- Actual salary – £18,846 to £19,444 based on part‑time hours during term time.
Benefits and Commitment
Staff will also be required to work until 5 pm on six occasions per year to undertake training and meet with the class team – these dates will be planned in advance with adequate notice.
Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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