Education Health Care AssistantCouncil

Newfield School
Old Bank Lane
Blackburn
BB1 2PW

Job Title: Education Health Care Assistant 
Grade/Salary: Grade C, £25,614 to £26,427 pro rata salary, Actual Salary £19,468 to £20,086
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours 
Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026
Required from: November 2026

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing high-quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of needs, including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

Due to the continued growth of the school, we are seeking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and committed Education Health Care Assistants to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in November 2026.

Under the direction of teachers and senior staff, you will provide support to individuals and groups of children to access outcomes as outlined in each individual’s Education Health Care Plan.

You will support pupil’s education, health, medical, physical and general care needs following agreed plans, promote effective communication for all pupils using a range of agreed strategies e.g.: Makaton, PECS, communication aides etc. and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Whilst we particularly welcome applicants with experience of working with children and young people, it is more important that you have a child centred approach in working with our very special children as a full programme of training and development will be provided.

Please see details of working pattern below to be worked 39 weeks per year during term time including 5 annual professional development full days:

Hours per Week – 32.5
• Working Pattern – 8.30am to 3.30pm each day
• Actual Salary £19,468 - £20,086 based on working part time during term time

You will also be required to work until 5 pm on six occasions per year in order to undertake training and meet with your class team – these dates will be planned in advance and you will have plenty of notice.

Find out more about our school and download an application pack by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the schoolby 6pm on the closing date shown above, via[email protected].

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 6pm

Selection Process: Thursday 15th October 2026

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.