- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 175 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crosshill Special School website
Education and Healthcare Assistant
More than one location, Oak Learning Partnership7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,444
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and patient Education Healthcare Assistant with experience in healthcare or supporting children with additional needs
You will work closely with other professionals to create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment for our pupils.
At Crosshill the 'family' feel of the school is vital to our success and lies at the heart of all we do. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where each student can thrive.
Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver individualised education plans tailored to the unique needs of every child.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01254 667713 or by e-mailing info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
As you consider this exciting opportunity, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our ethos, values, and the wonderful work we do here at Crosshill. www.crosshillblackburn.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- The health cash plan through Medicash provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact hr@oaklp.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment.
To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oak Learning Partnership
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 667713
School Details
Crosshill Special School
Arranging a visit to Oak Learning Partnership
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk.
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