Health Care Teaching Assistant – Riverbank Academy
Riverbank Academy is seeking a dedicated Health Care Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are a caring, creative, and motivated school community with a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Health Care Teaching Assistant to join the team. You will work in partnership with class leads and support staff to support the individual care of students and provide structured support and guidance for students in the development of their independence, physical and social needs.
Responsibilities
* Work in partnership with class leads and support staff to support the individual care of students.
* Provide structured support and guidance for students in the development of their independence, physical and social needs.
* Provide supervision, personal care and moving and handling support for students with SEND.
* Assist with lunchtime supervision and after school and break duties as part of the rota.
Qualifications and Experience
* A desire to continue to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, with Grade C achieved in English and Maths.
* Qualification to A level (AS/A level) is desirable.
* Experience leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context.
* Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time to support student transitions around school and enrichment activities.
* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.
* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.
Application and Safeguarding
Closing date: 12.12.2025
To apply please use the below link: https://www.eteach.com/careers/riverbankacademy/job/pastoral-leader-1492092
Queries should be sent to headteacher@riverbankacademy.org.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
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