Healthcare Assistant

Smile Education; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive SEN school in Barking is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing medical and personal care, assisting with medication, and supporting pupils with health and mobility needs. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience and a passion for improving young people's outcomes. This full-time position also offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership

Collaborative school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in care, nursing, healthcare, SEN, or similar roles.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training including manual handling and medication training.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and personal care to pupils in line with individual care plans.
• Assist with medication administration under supervision.
• Support pupils with physical and mobility needs.
• Monitor and record health information accurately.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN) School

Location: Barking, East London

Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Salary: £95 - £130

Start Date: January

A supportive and forward-thinking Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in the Barking area is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. The school provides education and care for children and young people with a range of complex needs, including medical needs, physical disabilities, ASD, and learning difficulties. As a Healthcare Assistant within the school, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' health, wellbeing, and access to learning. This role is ideal for someone with previous healthcare experience who is passionate about working with children and improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical and personal care to pupils in line with individual care plans.
• Assist with medication administration under the supervision of clinical leads.
• Support pupils with physical and mobility needs, including hoisting and positioning.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and nursing professionals to ensure pupils’ holistic needs are met.
• Monitor and record pupils’ health information accurately.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Respond appropriately to medical situations and emergencies following school procedures.

About You

• Experienced in a healthcare, SEN, or care setting (school-based experience is beneficial but not essential).
• Confident in providing personal care and supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Able to remain calm, proactive, and compassionate in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills.
• Reliable, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive.

Requirements

• Experience in care, nursing, healthcare, SEN, or similar roles.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (including manual handling and medication training).
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• A warm, collaborative, and well-resourced school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
• Supportive leadership and a dedicated wellbeing culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ daily lives.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.