Education Healthcare Assistant (EHCA)
Court Lane Junior Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other teaching support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours 8.30 – 3.30 daily (30 min lunch break) - term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - until August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,803 - £30,296
Actual salary
- £20,979 - £22,860
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role requires the successful completion of a paid Health induction training programme and ongoing guidance to ensure competency in managing the health needs of a child e.g. tracheotomy and tube feeding.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of supporting children with complex medical needs.
- Have a working knowledge of medical procedures in supporting individuals with complex needs and be willing to complete medical training, including theory and up to at least 4 weeks of practical training.
- Be an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, preferably with experience of working with children with additional medical needs.
- Ideally, have experience in using Makaton and communication systems.
- Have evidence of establishing and maintaining positive relationships when supporting an individual or groups in different settings that encourages pupils to progress.
- Have a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
- Be committed to developing effective working relationships with children, parents, staff and other professionals, to enable the very best support for children’s learning and development, whilst promoting excellent behaviour and high standards.
What the school offers its staff
At Court Lane Junior we know the success of our children is due to the commitment of our staff and believe in providing staff with opportunities for development.
Working with the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Court Lane Academies are large well-established schools with strong community links, a friendly, purposeful atmosphere, and well-motivated children. We are committed to the continual development of all our staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@courtlanejnr.co.uk
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About Court Lane Junior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 479 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Court Lane Junior Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@courtlanejnr.co.uk
- Phone number
- 023 9237 5444
Arranging a visit to Court Lane Junior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@courtlanejnr.co.uk.
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