Health Care and Education Assistant

Company: Durham County Council
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Location: North East
Job Description:

Health Care and Education Assistant

Grade 2, £24,796-£25,185 (Pro Rata)

Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only (start pending DBS clearance)

Overview

Croft Community School is a generic special school for pupils with moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. We are appointing a Health Care & Education Assistant to join our dedicated SEN team from September 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Support pupils individually and in small groups within the classroom and across the school
  • Assist with learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
  • Promote pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral care
  • Support during breaktimes, lunchtimes and school activities
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals
  • Follow school policies on safeguarding, behaviour and moving & handling

Qualifications

We are looking for a caring, resilient and flexible individual passionate about supporting children with special educational needs.

Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

  • Salary: £24,796-£25,185 (Pro Rata)
  • Standard term time only pay calculated on 38 teaching weeks plus public holidays and annual leave
  • Annual leave: 27 days (less than 5 years service) or 32 days (more than 5 years service)

Equal Opportunities

We are a disability confident employer and are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments where required.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026