Children Healthcare Assistant - Science SEN

Job Title: Children Healthcare Assistant - role in a Science SEN (Special Educational Needs) School

Location: Cambourne, Cornwall

Salary: £13.68 - £17 per hour

Contract: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:00 - ongoing requirement

Contact: Cornwall Team on 03333 22 11 22

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Children Health Care Assistant to support young children with complex medical needs within a secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the children's health, safety, and well-being during the school day.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with relevant clinical experience who is passionate about supporting young children in an educational setting.

Your duties will include the following:

• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and medical/physical needs


• Assisting children in science-based learning activities and classroom engagement


• Providing 1:1 or group support tailored to individual learning plans


• Helping with sensory regulation and behaviour support strategies


• Ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment


• Liaising with teaching staff and healthcare professionals


• Monitoring health indicators (e.g.
  
  temperature, pulse, respiration)


• Supporting children with feeding and nutritional needs


• Promoting comfort, wellbeing, and emotional support


• Accurate documentation of care and observations


• Supporting therapy, play, and development sessions

Essential Requirements:

• 6 months experience in the last 2 years


• No sponsorships provided


• Competency and training in:
  
  
  
  • Nebuliser use
  
  
  • Tube feeding
  
  
  • Supporting physiotherapy
  
  
  
  


• Enhanced DBS


• Up-to-date moving and handling and safeguarding training


• A caring, professional, and proactive attitude


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a school or with young children


• Knowledge of SEN or experience working in a special educational needs environment

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