Education Assistant

Salary: £18,980.33 per annum | Term Time Only

Location: Lewes

At Chailey Heritage School, Education Assistants play a vital role in supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and communication difficulties to access their education and experience fulfilling school days.

This is a hands-on role where education, care and clinical support come together. You will work as part of a warm, multidisciplinary team alongside specialist teachers, nurses and therapists, supporting pupils both in the classroom and with their personal care and health needs.

If you’re compassionate, practical and motivated by making a real difference, this could be the role for you.

What makes this role special

No two days are the same. You may support pupils to:

• Access learning using specialist equipment and resources
• Communicate using signs, symbols or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Take part in physical activities such as swimming, trike riding, rebound
• Access community outings or support with on-site workshops
• Receive intimate personal care with dignity and respect
• Be safe, comfortable and supported throughout the school day

Care and clinical support

It’s important to be clear that this role includes intimate personal care and clinical tasks.

With full training and assessment, you will:

• Provide intimate personal care, including full hygiene tasks and toileting
• Support eating and drinking safely.
• Carry out clinical care tasks such as gastrostomy care and administering medication
• Follow detailed care plans, therapy programmes and safety procedures

You will never be asked to carry out tasks you have not been trained for, and you will always be supported by experienced colleagues, nurses and/or therapists.

Is this role right for you?

This role may be right for you if you:

• Are comfortable with hands-on care and practical tasks
• Can remain calm, patient and respectful in a busy environment
• Are open to learning new skills, with clinical and specialist training
• Value teamwork and supporting others

We’ll discuss the care and clinical elements at interview so you can feel confident about the role.

Why join Chailey Heritage Foundation?

• Full induction and ongoing specialist training
• Strong team support and supervision
• Opportunities to develop and progress
• A values-led organisation committed to dignity, respect and inclusion

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.