Temp HECA Post Sept 2025

The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are looking to appoint a 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 210 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.

Essential Qualifications:

• CACHE/NVQ Level 2 in childcare
• Experience of working in an education setting would be preferable but not essential

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 school’s 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

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory health checks, references and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Application forms and further information are available from and returnable to Susan Middis at Evergreen Primary School, or at smiddis@evergreenprimary.co.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Noon on Friday, 26/09/2025

In the interest of economy, returned applications will not be acknowledged.

The County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications are welcome from applicants from all sections of the community.  Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Evergreen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment will be subject to a receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

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