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Education Assistant

Chailey Heritage Foundation • Part-time • North Chailey, East Sussex, England • £19,980.33 / year • 15h ago

Education Assistant

Location: North Chailey (BN8 4EF)

Salary: £19,980.33 term time only

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 5 days

The Role

As an Education Assistant, you’ll support the delivery of personalised learning both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with teachers, therapists and care teams, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils to access learning, communication and therapies throughout the school day
Providing hands-on personal care, including hygiene routines, toileting and changing, in line with safeguarding and dignity standards
Assisting with mobility needs, including using specialist equipment and following manual handling guidelines
Encouraging independence, boosting self-esteem and helping each learner achieve their personal goals
Supporting inclusion in lessons and activities such as swimming, outings, and riding sessions
Acting as a link worker, advocating for the individual needs of a learner and sharing updates with the wider team

Every day is different – and every day matters!

Skills and Qualifications

Have a caring, patient and energetic approach
Are comfortable with personal care and committed to supporting physical and emotional wellbeing
Can work as part of a team and communicate well with both colleagues and learners
Have a good basic understanding of Maths, English and IT
Understand or are willing to learn about working with people with physical disabilities and complex needs

Experience isn’t essential – your attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most. They’ll support you every step of the way.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and leisure discounts
Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities

Plus, they cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/education-assistant-5736165?source=chf.org.uk