Health Care & Education Assistant Grade 2 £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata 34 hours per week, Term Time Only Temporary – required as soon as possible until 20/07/2026 This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last four inspections. The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools. The Board of Governors of The North & South West Durham Learning Federation wishes to appoint a Health Care & Education Assistant to work initially at The Oaks Secondary School but there may be a requirement to work at Evergreen Primary School or Croft Community School. Applications are therefore invited from internal suitably qualified persons who hold a NVQ Level 2 in childcare or equivalent. The main duties of the post are to carry out general hygiene and care routines for pupils with special needs including the positioning of pupils with physical disabilities and assisting with feeding and personal care routines. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, have a caring manner and will be able to work well as a member of a team. Application packs and further information are available from and returnable to Mrs Sarah Labron, School Business Manager at s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 30th June 2025 at 12noon In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes. The Oaks Secondary School is maintained by Durham County Council which is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are welcome from applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment and DBS enhanced disclosure checks. 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 The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7DB 01388 827380 s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk www.theoaksschool.co.uk VPRS/161