Job Description

Health Care and Education Assistant x2

Grade 2 24,796- 25,185 pro rata

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Temporary - required as soon as possible until 31/09/2026



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.


This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.



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 schools 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: 10 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: smiddis@evergreenprimary.co.uk

Website: Evergreenprimay.co.uk