About This Role
Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young adults with complex needs?
Humberston Park School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Health, Care and Pastoral Support worker. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils aged 3–19 with multiple, profound special educational needs and disabilities, and complex health care requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide personalised care and support for pupils with complex medical and health needs, including assistance with feeding, personal hygiene, mobility, and medical procedures (e.g., ventilation, suctioning, tracheostomy, catheterisation).
• Support the administration and recording of medication, following all relevant policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Complex Health Nurse, class teams, and external professionals to deliver high-quality care and wellbeing support.
• Develop and maintain Wellbeing Profiles and contribute to pupil progress reports.
• Facilitate access to a broad, individualised curriculum and enrich learning experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff, ensuring dignity and trust are at the heart of your practice.
About You:
• Experience supporting children or young adults with multiple and complex SEND is desirable.
• Understanding of developmental, social, cognitive, and communication needs.
• Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding legislation (e.g., KCSIE).
• Ability to use or willingness to learn Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with high levels of care, empathy, and dignity.
• Willingness to undertake training in medical procedures and medication administration.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive, creative, and dedicated team.
• Make a real difference to the lives of children and young adults with complex needs.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.