Healthcare Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension scheme (16.6% employer)

Generous holiday entitlement

Health/membership benefits

CPD access

Job summary

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for St Clare's School in Derby. The role supports pupils' health, wellbeing and independence during the school day within term-time (39 weeks) and 5 hours per day, at Grade D (Points 7-9). The salary ranges from £15,920 to £16,433 per annum.

The post requires a caring, reliable and motivated individual, with a DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding students in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and motivated Healthcare Assistant.
• Willing to undertake a DBS check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ health, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day.
• Assist with routine health needs and personal care as required.
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive school community.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to enable pupils to participate effectively.

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: St Clare's School

Grade/Scale: Derby City Council Support Grade D (Points 7-9)

Actual Salary: £15,920 - £16,433 Per Annum

Contract: 25 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks) - 5 hours per day

St Clare’s School is a warm, supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and disabilities thrive. We are looking a caring, reliable and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in supporting pupils’ health, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people—and are confident, calm and compassionate in your approach—this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Ruth Webber on [e-mail].

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!