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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Diana Childrens Specialist Practitioner (Special Needs Education) due to team expansion.
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only, 8:30am to 3:30pm (salary pro rata).
The successful candidate will join the Diana Childrens Community Service team based at Ash Field Academy, supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19 with a range of special educational needs and complex healthcare requirements, including life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing educational and healthcare support within the school setting.
- Delivering care in line with individual care plans, EHCPs, IEPs and statements agreed with parents/carers and the SENCO.
- Supporting qualified nursing staff and the SENCO in reviewing and meeting each child's individual needs.
You will work alongside dedicated staff, governors, parents and carers who are committed to helping pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
At Ash Field Academy, our values of Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness underpin everything we do. Guided by our motto, Reach for Success, we support every child to thrive, achieve their personal best and enjoy an outstanding educational experience.
Contact Details:
Jenna Hughes, jenna.hughes4@nhs.net, 0116 2955080
Main duties of the job
Based at Ash Field School, this role supports children and young people with complex healthcare and additional learning needs. Working within the Diana Children's Community Service, you will provide health and educational support, helping pupils access learning safely and achieve their individual goals.
Key duties include:
- Delivering care in line with care plans and EHCPs.
- Supporting health, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
- Working closely with families, school staff and healthcare professionals.
- Providing health advice, maintaining records and reporting concerns.
- Contributing to safeguarding, medication management and service quality.
- Supporting colleagues and participating in training and supervision.
Person Specification
- Level 3 qualification in Child Development, Education or equivalent.
- Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities or additional needs.
- Knowledge of child development and equality principles.
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage sensitive situations and build positive relationships with children and families.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to learning new skills.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
- Date posted: 13 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Term time hours
- Reference number: 007107
- Job locations: Ash Field Academy, Broad Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Mobility
Essential
- Own transport required.
- Dependence on public transport is not suitable for this role
- You must demonstrate how you would meet the stated mobility requirement on your application form
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children / young people in different settings
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with different racial, cultural, religious and social groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum QCF / NVQ / NNEB Level 3 or Equivalent (subject matter related)
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to at least GCSE grade A – C (Functional Skills Level 2)
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Valuing one another
- Recognising and valuing people’s differences
- Working together
- Taking personal responsibility
- Always learning and improving
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Provide evidence of effective interpersonal and organisational skills
- Evidence of flexible approach to work. Must be prepared to show flexibility in line with needs of the service, covering 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year.
- Able to demonstrate good literacy skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills such as the use of a keyboard, Microsoft work and outlook for emails
- Demonstrate the ability to follow guidance and instruction
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of safeguarding issues
- Evidence an understanding of complex health needs for children and young people
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to observe and to report and document observations clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to work to on own and as part of a team
- Insight into own strengths and areas for development, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct
Standard Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
- Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
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This advert is for Diana Specialist Practitioner – Diana service with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Ash Field Academy, Broad Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PY, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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