Health Care Assistant Grade 2 £24,027- £24,404 pro rata Temporary – required from Monday 1st September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31st August 2026 34.5 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 weeks The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, creative, enthusiastic and Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team in September 2025. The primary role of health care and education assistants is to carry out care routines for pupils relating to personal hygiene and under the direction of the class teacher and teaching assistants for preparing and maintaining resources and providing support to individuals or small groups of children. All health care and education assistants will: · Work in partnership with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals to provide effective support and care to pupils, tailoring support to the needs of the individual pupils if necessary. · Provide intimate care to meet pupils’ needs. · Support small groups of children and individuals within the classroom and/or externally to the main class as required. · Maintain a high level of pastoral care to pupils within the Early Years · Provide appropriate help throughout the day, including break and lunchtime monitoring and pre and post school activities as necessary. · Undertake appropriate training and administer prescribed medication when required including emergency medication. · Follow the school’s behaviour policy and safeguarding procedures · Contribute to accident records as required. · Contribute and participate in team meetings and briefings. · Attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development. · Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude. · Complete any other tasks commensurate with the post which may be requested by the Head Teacher/Deputy Head Teacher to ensure the smooth running of the school. Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office to book an appointment. Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 10th July, 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 11th July, 2025 Interviews will be held on Monday 14th July, 2025 Please return completed applications to the school The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay Term time only plus two additional weeks’ 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 • Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; 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: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 48 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. Bowburn Primary School Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5FP Tel: 0191 3770497 Email: n.maughan@bowburnprimary.co.uk Website: www.bowburnprimary.co.uk VPRS/161