Job Description

Health Care and Education Assistant x2
Grade 2 24,796- 25,185 pro rata
32.5 hours per week
Temporary - required as soon as possible until 31/08/2026
The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint 2 temporary Health Care and Educational Assistant (HCEA) who is committed, caring and resilient to support pupils with SEND, complex learning difficulties and associated medical needs. Some pupils may require moving and handling, intimate care and medical interventions. Full training will be given.
Evergreen has 212 pupils with complex needs including SLD, ASC or PMLD. The successful candidates will be assigned to work alongside a class team supporting pupils in all areas of their development.
Alongside other trained staff you will:

• Support pupils' health needs

• Assist where necessary with learners with feeding difficulties, including those with a gastrostomy and tracheoscopy

• Provide intimate care to meet pupils' needs

• Work with teachers, teaching assistants, and other professionals to provide effective support and care to pupils, tailoring support to the needs of the individual pupils if necessary

• Support small groups of children and individuals within the classroom and/externally to the main class as required

• Follow the school's policy and procedures for safeguarding, moving and handling and behaviour support including the use of restrictive physical intervention if necessary to keep children safe.

• Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude

• Undertake appropriate training and administer prescribed medication when required including emergency medication

• Complete any training relating to the role will be provided by School or Health

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of 'teaching' weeks - 38 weeks; plus

• Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus

• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years' service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years' service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years' service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks' pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years' service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks' pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date: 1st December 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please return completed applications to the school
Evergreen Primary School
Warwick Road,
Bishop Auckland,
Co. Durham
DL14 6LS
Tel: 01388 459721
Email:
Website: Evergreenprimay.co.uk

Skills Required