Location: Plymouth, Devon
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Grade C, dependent on experience and qualifications
“Creating Empowered Lives” – Be part of something truly meaningful.
An SEN school in Plymouth is seeking passionate, flexible and committed individuals to join us as Education, Health and Care Assistants (EHCA). This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to support young people with complex needs in a unique, modern and highly specialised school environment.
About Us:
Located in Plymouth, the school supports 85 pupils aged 2 to 19 with a range of physical and learning needs. Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and your role as an EHCA will be key to delivering the tailored support that enables each young person to thrive.
We pride ourselves on being an inspiring and supportive place to work. Whether you’re looking for a meaningful new career, a stepping stone to other care or health roles, or a place to grow long-term – we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
As an EHCA, you will:
* Work closely with teachers, HLTA, and medical staff to support learning, health, and personal care needs.
* Deliver specialist support in line with pupils’ EHCPs.
* Participate in medical training and carry out health-related duties including gastrostomy care, tracheostomy support, and epilepsy intervention (full training provided).
* Support pupils with communication, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour.
* Help with personal and intimate care as needed.
* Promote independence, dignity, and respect in all aspects of support.
What We’re Looking For:
You’ll be someone who is:
* Kind, patient, and committed to improving lives.
* A good communicator who works well in a team.
* Willing to learn and undertake a range of specialist training.
* Able to adapt to a varied and physically demanding role.
Essential Criteria:
* NVQ/Diploma Level 2 or equivalent in education, health, or care.
* Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English).
* Experience working with children.
Desirable:
* NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or higher.
* Experience supporting individuals with complex medical or learning needs.
* Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, and communication systems such as PECS or Makaton.
What We Offer:
* A supportive, inclusive working environment with ongoing training.
* Weekly development time every Friday afternoon.
* Specialist training in medical competencies.
* A highly structured performance and appraisal system.
* A chance to make a real difference – every day.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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