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Health Care and Education Assistant
Grade 2, £24,796- £25,185 (Pro Rata)
Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Required to start as soon as possible pending DBS clearance.
 
Croft Community School is a a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
 
Governors are wishing to appoint a Health Care & Education Assistant to join our dedicated SEN team from September 2026.
 
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with complex learning and physical needs, ensuring their care, wellbeing and access to learning throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities include:
 
Supporting pupils individually and in small groups within the classroom and across the school
Assisting with learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
Promoting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral care
Supporting during breaktimes, lunchtimes and school activities
Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals
Following school policies on safeguarding, behaviour and moving & handling
 
We are looking for a caring, resilient and flexible individual who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and making a positive difference.
 
Croft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
 
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
 
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
 
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, 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 people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
 
Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
 
Croft Community School 
Greencroft Road Ends, Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8PR
 
Tel: 01207 234547
Email: E.peat@croft.school
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £24,796- £25,185 (Pro Rata)

Location: Stanley, Durham

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Support Worker