Health Care & Education Assistant
Grade 2 £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata
34 hours per week
Temporary – required as soon as possible until 31st August 2025
This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School, a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last four inspections.
The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain, and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.
The Board of Governors of The North & South West Durham Learning Federation wishes to appoint a Health Care & Education Assistant to work initially at The Oaks Secondary School, with potential duties at Evergreen Primary School or Croft Community School.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who hold an NVQ Level 2 in childcare or equivalent.
Main Duties:
- Carry out general hygiene and care routines for pupils with special needs.
- Assist with the positioning of pupils with physical disabilities.
- Support with feeding and personal care routines.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, have a caring manner, and be able to work well as a member of a team.
Application packs and further information are available from:
Mrs Sarah Labron, School Business Manager at s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 13th December 2024 at 12pm.
Interview date: TBC
Standard term time only pay is calculated as follows:
- Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks;
- Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days);
- Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days).
Individual leave entitlement is calculated based on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave, while those with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.
Example Calculations:
- Employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
- Employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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 making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road,
Spennymoor,
Co Durham,
DL16 7DB
Tel: 01388 827380
Email: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
Website: www.theoaksschool.co.uk
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