Healthcare Assistant

Fulbridge Academy; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Staff induction

Supportive staff

Job summary

Fulbridge Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support pupil health, wellbeing and access to education. You will provide intimate and personal care, plus medical support across the primary setting, working closely with the inclusion team and families to meet each pupil's needs with dignity and respect.

We offer a supportive, inclusive school environment with an excellent CPD programme and induction for all staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or supporting children with medical needs is advantageous; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide intimate care and personal care to pupils with medical needs.
• Offer medical support and help pupils access education with dignity.
• Collaborate with inclusion team, teaching staff and families to meet individual needs.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Team player

Confidentiality

Flexible

Job description

At Fulbridge Academy, we are committed to providing the very best education and support for every child. We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our staff work together to ensure that every pupil feels safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. This rewarding role plays a vital part in supporting pupils' health, wellbeing and access to education. Working across our primary setting, you will provide intimate care, personal care and medical support to pupils, helping them to feel safe, comfortable and ready to learn. You will work closely with our inclusion team, teaching staff and families to ensure pupils' individual needs are met with dignity, compassion and respect.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and patient.
• Calm, professional and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible, reliable and a strong team player.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Committed to supporting children's health, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Able to remain calm and respond appropriately in medical situations.

Previous experience of providing care or supporting children with medical needs would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

We can offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Friendly and supportive staff and Governors.
• An excellent CPD programme and induction for all staff.
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day. If you are caring, dedicated and committed to helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Hours: 35.25hrs per week Monday-Thursday 07:45 - 15:30 / Friday 07:45 - 14:30 - Term time + 1 Day

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.