Specialist Independent Educators
Specialist Independent Educator to provide 2:1 educational support for a 9-year-old child who will be educated other than at school (EOTAS), due to his complex healthcare needs requiring specialist support.
This little boy has an undiagnosed genetic condition causing both medical and physical complexities, as well as a diagnosis of Autism.
The successful applicants will be trained to deal with the child’s medical needs. He is unable to communicate verbally; however, support will be given so that applicants know how best to understand his needs.
Currently, the team is learning BSL (British Sign Language) and it is hoped that the child will also become familiar with this way of communicating.
Hours: The working days will be on a two-week rotation with:
1. Week 1: Thursday and Friday
2. Week 2: Tuesday and Wednesday
The daily hours are 10:00am to 2:00pm, and you will always work with a colleague to ensure the child has 2:1 support.
You will also work at external provisions, and further details will be discussed with suitable applicants at the interview.
The working day will consist of delivering education during term time weeks only between 11:00am and 1:00pm. The additional hours between 10:00am and 11:00am and then 1:00pm to 2:00pm are to provide wraparound support, escorting the child in his transport from his home address to his provision and then the return journey at the end of the school day.
The rota will be issued in advance of your start date.
Rate of Pay & Holidays
8 hours per week on a two-week rotational basis: £16.80 per hour and holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro rata. Holidays must be taken during school holiday weeks due to this being a term-time only role. A Contract of Employment and supplementary information will detail further terms of employment, including details of the probationary period.
Educational Duties & Responsibilities
Deliver education, therapies, and alternative provisions according to EHCP, including:
1. Interpreting the child’s likes, dislikes, and needs and providing support as needed.
2. Intensive interaction approach to develop the child’s communication skills.
3. Hand-over-hand support to help the child make links between words and objects/pictures of objects.
4. A significantly modified curriculum broken down into very small steps where teaching and learning activities are adapted to the child’s medical and self-care needs.
5. A positive behaviour support approach where the child’s individual learning needs are acknowledged and met.
6. Close liaison between staff, home, and the team around the child.
7. Constant supervision to identify any signs of distress or ill health.
8. Keep accurate records of each day, including transport and delivery of education and medical interventions.
9. Planning and delivery of daily education as identified in EHC Plan.
10. Take the child to alternative provisions as needed.
Qualifications
1. Teaching qualifications or Teaching Assistant qualifications, along with relevant experience.
2. Experience of working in a Special Educational Needs School is desirable but not essential.
3. Experience of working with Disabled Children with a Special Educational Need would be an advantage.
4. An understanding of Autism would be an advantage.
5. A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Healthcare Needs (Full training will be provided on completion of probation period)
1. Central Line: The child is fully TPN dependent (Total Parenteral Nutrition). You must know how to look after it and what action to take in case of an emergency.
2. Jejunostomy Care & Gastric Care: Training will be provided on how to manage the child’s gastric care.
3. Movement: The child is unsafe without support and needs constant monitoring.
4. Medication: You will be required to administer medicines following the Care Plan.
5. Oxygen: Confidently manage daily and emergency oxygen.
6. Equipment: Familiarity with High Flow Oxygen, Suction Machine, SATS Monitor, and more.
7. Monitoring Health: Recognize triggers that can cause distress and know how to deal with these situations.
8. SATs Monitor: The child is attached to a SATS Monitor at all times when sleeping.
9. Personal Care: You will be required to attend to all of his personal care needs.
10. Safety: Ensure the safety of the child when providing care and support.
11. Documenting Care: All care provided must be documented for other members of the care team.
12. Care Plan: Follow the Care Plan and EHCP to ensure correct support for all tasks.
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