To support the medical, personal care, and wellbeing needs of pupils with complex and diverse needs. This includes working closely with school teachers, TAs, nurses, therapists, and teaching staff to ensure pupils are safe, comfortable, and able to access learning.

Ensure familiarity with students’ EHCPs, All About Me documents, Individual Management Plans, and other relevant information. Contribute to these where required.

Under the direction of the HCA Lead, regularly review and update individual Intimate Care and Manual Handling Plans.

Assist with personal care, including support with toileting, changing pads, and hygiene.

Support students with manual handling following the school’s health and safety guidance and procedures.

Support students at lunchtimes, including preparing specialist feeds, tending to feeding tubes and water flushes, and feeding where required. (Specialist training will be provided.)

Assist pupils with interventions and engage with other agencies as required.

When requested, assist with the compilation of reports and attend annual reviews.

Participate in meetings and discussions on specified pupils, and attend staff and team meetings.

Liaise with parents as necessary.

Communicate with pupils using Makaton, Communication Book, AAC, or other non-verbal means of communication. (Specialist training will be provided.)

Administer medication under the guidance of the nursing team, and support the needs of students as outlined in EHCPs and support plans.

Support students with swimming, including changing and assisting them in the pool.

Report any concerns or outcomes to the Lead HCA.

Confidentially engage with school IT systems and participate in specialist training.

Fully and positively participate in the school’s appraisal processes and engage in ongoing specialist training and professional development.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the school.