Job Overview
Health Care and Education Assistant x12. Temporary Contract until 31/08/2027. Part Time, Term Time Only – 32.5 hrs (08:20‑15:20 Mon‑Fri).
The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are delighted to invite applications for 12 passionate, creative and dedicated Health Care and Education Assistants to join our exceptional team.
Evergreen is a thriving, nurturing specialist setting with 212 wonderful pupils with a range of Complex Needs, including SLD, ASC and PMLD. Many of our pupils have additional co-occurring needs such as ADHD. Our curriculum is highly personalised and adapted to meet each child’s unique learning profile and help them achieve meaningful progress.
Why Join Evergreen?
At Evergreen, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative and caring school community. Staff wellbeing and professional growth matter to us.
Benefits
* Strong, experienced leadership that values and listens to its staff
* A friendly, skilled and enthusiastic team of teachers, support staff and therapists
* A school culture built on kindness, respect, creativity and resilience
* Relevant training
Responsibilities
* Support pupils’ health needs
* Assist learners with feeding difficulties, including those with a gastrostomy and tracheoscopy
* Provide intimate care to meet pupils’ needs
* Work with teachers, teaching assistants, and other professionals to provide effective support and care to pupils, tailoring support to the needs of individual pupils if necessary
* Support small groups of children and individuals within the classroom and/or externally to the main class as required
* Follow the school’s policy and procedures for safeguarding, moving and handling and behaviour support, including the use of restrictive physical intervention if necessary to keep children safe
* Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude
* Undertake appropriate training and administer prescribed medication when required, including emergency medication
* Complete training relating to the role which will be provided by school or health.
Pay & Leave
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
* Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks
* Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days)
* 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
Safeguarding & Disability
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.
Application Information
Closing date for applications is 8th June 2026. Interview date: TBC.
Contact
Evergreen Primary School
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham DL5 7HD
Tel: 01388 459721
Email: evergreen@durhamlearning.net
Job Details
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Company: Durham County Council
Salary: £24,796 – £25,185 (pro rata)
Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Social Care
Job Role: Support Worker
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