Healthcare Assistant

Holyport College; Taplow; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Taplow is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to provide health care support to boarding students and first aid to the school community. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for ill children and knowledge in areas like mental health and first aid. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5:30pm during term times. The role offers a salary of £11,080 per annum with applications encouraged prior to the deadline of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for young people is essential.
• Knowledge of first aid and triage would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Healthcare Professional in providing healthcare services.
• Administer first aid to all members of the school community.

Skills

Knowledge of caring for ill children

Knowledge of mental health

First aid experience

Knowledge of sports injuries

Child care and welfare

Job description

Job summary

• Main area: Healthcare Assistant
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Part time; Term time hours; 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 1pm-5.30pm, term time only)
• Employer: Holyport College
• Employer type: Private Sector
• Town: Maidenhead
• Salary: £11,080 per annum, (£27,553 FTE)
• Closing: 11/01/2026 23:59

Healthcare Assistant

Required January 2025 or soon after

Monday to Friday 1pm-5.30pm, term time only

Salary: £11,080 p.a. (£27,553 FTE)

Holyport College is the country's first state day and boarding free school and has Eton College as its sole education sponsor. The College has proven to be a popular choice with parents and is now one of the most over‑subscribed schools in its local area.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the Lead Healthcare Professional in providing an outstanding service of health care to boarding students and first aid to all members of the school community.

The Healthcare Assistant will ideally have knowledge and experience of caring for ill children and young people. Knowledge and experience of other areas such as mental health, teenage sexual health, sports injuries, child care and welfare, triage and/or first aid would be an advantage.

For more information, please visit our website to download an application pack: www.holyportcollege.org.uk

Applications should be returned by email to [email protected] and must be received no later than 1pm on Monday 5 January 2026 - early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to consider applications on receipt and to appoint before the deadline.

• Holyport College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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• Holyport College is the country's first state day and boarding free school and has Eton College as its sole education sponsor. The College has proven to be a popular choice with parents and is now one of the most over‑subscribed schools in its local area.
• We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the Lead Healthcare Professional in providing an outstanding service of health care to boarding students and first aid to all members of the school community. The Healthcare Assistant will ideally have knowledge and experience of caring for ill children and young people. Knowledge and experience of other areas such as mental health, teenage sexual health, sports injuries, child care and welfare, triage and/or first aid would be an advantage.