Healthcare Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Dudley to support students with severe and complex needs, including PMLD. The role involves personal care, monitoring medical needs, and collaboration with educational teams to foster a nurturing environment. Prior experience in healthcare is beneficial, and candidates must be willing to learn. Competitive daily pay offered.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for professional development

£50 refer a friend scheme

Educator Networking Events

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with PMLD or in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students with personal care, including toileting, changing, and feeding.
• Supporting students with mobility needs, including the use of hoists and other equipment.
• Monitoring and attending to medical needs, such as tube feeding and medication administration.
• Collaborating with teachers and therapists to support learning and development goals.
• Providing emotional support and building positive relationships with students.

Skills

Caring and patient approach

Ability to work effectively in a team

Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures

Education

Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or Teaching Support

Job description

Position: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Dudley
Salary: £90-£100 per day

We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support students in a nurturing and inclusive school that caters to children and young people with severe and complex needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where every child can thrive, reach their full potential, and receive the highest quality care and education.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of our students with PMLD. You will work closely with the teaching and healthcare teams to provide learning support and tailored care, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, and the administration of medication as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting students with personal care, including toileting, changing, and feeding.
• Supporting students with mobility needs, including the use of hoists and other equipment.
• Monitoring and attending to medical needs, such as tube feeding and medication administration.
• Collaborating with teachers and therapists to support learning and development goals.
• Providing emotional support and building positive relationships with students to foster a safe and happy learning environment.
• Ensuring that safeguarding and health and safety standards are maintained at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals with a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs. Experience working with individuals with PMLD or in a healthcare setting is desirable, but we are happy to consider candidates with a strong willingness to learn.

Essential skills and qualifications include:

• A caring and patient approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience in a similar role (SEND school, care setting, or healthcare).
• Knowledge or experience of working with children with PMLD or complex medical needs.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or Teaching Support.

What Protocol Education Offer:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your role.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs.
• £50 refer a friend scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Educator Networking Events.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role – please apply now. Or if you wish to discuss this role, please contact Alanna on 01902 313820 or email [e-mail]

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.