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 VPRS/161