Health Care Assistant

Gateways School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned school is looking for a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support student well-being, provide first aid, and assist with school operations. The role requires flexibility and involves working two days a week during term time, with comprehensive training provided. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, apply today!

Benefits

Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%

Access to a Staff Wellbeing Room

Free Lunch

Fee remission

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Qualifications

• Passion for pupils' well-being.
• Ability to support first aid and emotional care.
• Flexibility in working days and potential for mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline first aid to pupils and staff.
• Support School Reception function.
• Participate in training programs.

Skills

Compassion

Caring

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and caring Health Care Assistant to join our team.

In this vital role, the Health Care Assistant will work closely with the School Nurse (supporting and under their direction) to provide frontline first aid to pupils and staff. You will also offer pastoral care, stepping in to support students when pastoral staff are engaged in teaching.

The Health Care Assistant will support the School Reception function when not directly involved in providing first aid or emotional support, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a welcoming environment for all.

The successful applicant will undertake a comprehensive training programme, delivered in in person, online and where necessary by external providers. Depending on the applicants' current qualifications, some training may be required in August 2025.

If you’re passionate about pupils' well-being and want to make support our school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Please view the Applicant Information Pack (selection criteria document) for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Start Date: 1st September 2025.

Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:15 2 days a week during term time, and all staff training and development days (which may fall on any day of the week). Flexibility in working days is required to support school events, and during the school holidays for mandatory training. Please state in your application or cover letter your preferred working days.

Salary: Term time full time equivalent salary of £19,000 - £24,500, depending on experience (Actual £7,600 - £9,800 per annum).

Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free Lunch, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.

Application Deadline: Monday 16th June 2025 at 9am.