Location: Lewes
Salary: £13.90 per hour £20,329 per annum | Term Time Only
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
At Chailey Heritage School, Education Assistants play a vital role in supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and communication difficulties. This is a hands-on role where education, care and clinical support come together. You will work as part of a warm, multidisciplinary team alongside specialist teachers, nurses and therapists, supporting pupils both in the classroom and with their personal care and health needs. You will play a key role in enabling pupils to engage in meaningful learning, communication and experiences, removing barriers so they can achieve their potential. If you’re compassionate, practical and motivated by making a real difference, this could be the role for you.
What makes this role special
You’ll support pupils to access a rich and meaningful education in different ways throughout the day with no two days the same. You may support pupils to:
* Access learning using specialist equipment and resources
* Communicate using signs, symbols or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
* Take part in physical activities such as swimming, trike riding, rebound
* Access community outings or support with on-site workshops
* Receive intimate personal care with dignity and respect
* Be safe, comfortable and supported throughout the school day
Care and clinical support
To enable pupils to fully access their education, it’s important to be clear that this role includes intimate personal care and clinical tasks. With full training and assessment, you will be able to:
* Provide intimate personal care, including full hygiene tasks and toileting
* Support eating and drinking safely
* Carry out clinical care tasks such as gastronomy care and administering medication
* Follow detailed care plans, therapy programmes and safety procedures
You will never be asked to carry out tasks you have not been trained for, and you will always be supported by experienced colleagues, nurses and/or therapists.
Is this role right for you?
This role may be right for you if you:
* Are comfortable with hands-on care and practical tasks
* Can remain calm, patient and respectful in a busy environment
* Are open to learning new skills, with clinical and specialist training
* Value teamwork and supporting others
We’ll discuss the care and clinical elements at interview so you can feel confident about the role.
This is a role where your support directly enables children and young people to learn, communicate and experience a fulfilling school life.
More than just your salary!
We believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why as a values-led organisation committed to dignity, respect and inclusion, we invest in you with:
* Competitive Salary
* Full induction and ongoing specialist training
* Opportunities to develop and progress a career
* Strong team support and supervision
* Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
* Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support with 24/7 Doctor Line
* Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
* Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Onsite parking
* Café, and kitchen facilities
Plus, we 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 Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
Salary description
£13.90 - £13.90 per hour